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According to The Block, the European cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda will launch trading for stocks and ETFs on January 29, integrating over 10,000 stock and ETF products into its existing application.Bitpanda stated in a press release that this launch marks "the first time the largest cryptocurrency, stock, and ETF products in Europe are combined into one application," creating what it calls the most comprehensive regulated investment platform in Europe.Founded in 2014, Bitpanda has established a pan-European business under various national and EU regulatory frameworks and holds licenses to operate in the European Economic Area and the UK.

According to CryptoNews, the cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda has announced the launch of a unified investment platform that integrates stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals into a regulated application.The expanded platform will go live on January 29, allowing users to access over 10,000 stocks and ETFs, as well as Bitpanda's existing cryptocurrency and metal products.ChainCatcher previously reported that Bitpanda is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt as early as the first half of this year, with a sought valuation of between 4 billion euros and 5 billion euros.

According to Bloomberg, sources have revealed that the cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda GmbH, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt as early as the first half of this year, with a valuation sought in the range of €4 billion to €5 billion. Bitpanda has hired Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank to arrange the offering, which is said to potentially go public in the first quarter of this year.Sources indicate that no final decision has been made yet, and the specifics of the offering, including the timing, may still change. A representative from Bitpanda stated that the IPO is one of the options the company is considering for further development but declined to comment further. Representatives from Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank also declined to comment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitpanda co-founder Eric Demuth told the Financial Times that while Bitpanda is actively evaluating its listing plans, "it will not be listed in London." Instead, the company is considering the possibility of listing in Frankfurt or New York, but has not yet determined a specific timeline.Demuth stated, "Currently, from a liquidity perspective, the London Stock Exchange is not performing very well. I hope the situation improves, but I believe the London Stock Exchange will face challenges in the coming years." He pointed out that several companies, including UK fintech firm Wise, have moved or are in the process of moving their primary listing locations overseas to attract more investors. The UK is facing the most severe IPO drought in decades, with London listing financing falling to its lowest level in 30 years in the first half of this year.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Fintech Times, the European crypto platform Bitpanda announced its launch in the UK, offering local users trading of over 600 crypto assets, and simultaneously launching its B2B infrastructure service Bitpanda Technology Solutions, which supports financial institutions in integrating crypto products through white-label solutions. In addition, Bitpanda appointed Pantelis Kotopoulos as the head of the UK region and reached a global partnership with Arsenal Football Club.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Bitpanda co-founder and co-CEO Paul Klanschek announced his resignation and will take on an advisory role, with the position being succeeded by Vice CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad.After achieving record annual performance, Bitpanda is evaluating strategic options, including a potential listing in Frankfurt. The company had explored going public last year, with a valuation of up to $4 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news from Europe’s leading crypto platform Bitpanda, the AI-driven investment research and trading platform SoSoValue has launched its platform token $SOSO and opened $SOSO spot trading pairs.SoSoValue provides users with services including market data & news access, AI Agent investment decision assistant, and the issuance and trading of index fund token ssi. It is committed to helping crypto market investors allocate crypto assets more efficiently, accurately, and easily through artificial intelligence (AI) technology and financial innovation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, informed sources revealed that Deutsche Bank AG plans to launch its digital asset custody service next year (2026) and has invited the technology department of cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda to assist in building the service.The sources stated that the bank's corporate banking division had publicly announced its custody business plans as early as 2022 and will continue to collaborate with Swiss technology service provider Taurus SA to advance this project. These sources requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions. The advancement of this custody service comes as major financial institutions are increasingly focusing on crypto assets. The newly introduced European crypto regulatory framework and the gradual shift towards a favorable environment in the U.S. have led traditional institutions to show greater interest in digital assets.Bitcoin prices have continued to rise since Trump was re-elected president in November 2024. Trump appointed several officials who support cryptocurrencies to key regulatory positions and pushed for stablecoin regulatory reforms, boosting market confidence. According to earlier reports by Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank stated this month that it is exploring stablecoins and various forms of tokenized deposits, including issuing its own tokens or joining industry alliances. Additionally, the bank is also evaluating whether to develop its own tokenized deposit solutions for the payments sector.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst The Data Nerd's monitoring, a wallet belonging to Bitpanda has withdrawn 20.08 billion PEPE from Gate, worth approximately $1.64 million. Currently, his wallet holds 55.3 billion PEPE (approximately $4.98 million).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the digital asset platform Bitpanda has announced that it has obtained the crypto asset market regulatory license (MiCAR) issued by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). This is the third MiCAR license obtained by Bitpanda following similar approvals in Germany and Malta, aimed at promoting regulatory compliance in the crypto sector in the European market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a recent survey by the crypto investment platform Bitpanda shows that European banks and financial institutions may have seriously underestimated the demand for cryptocurrency services, with fewer than one in five banks and financial institutions offering digital asset products.The survey studied 10,000 retail and institutional investors across 13 European countries and found that over 40% of institutional investors already hold cryptocurrencies, with another 18% planning to invest in the near future. However, only 19% of the surveyed financial institutions indicated that their clients showed strong demand for crypto products, suggesting a 30% gap between actual adoption rates and perceived interest among investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Austrian cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda is expanding its operations in the UK after receiving regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).Bitpanda announced on February 12 that it has been authorized to offer over 500 cryptocurrencies in the UK. This approval also allows Bitpanda to provide various crypto services to UK investors, including staking, savings plans, and crypto indices.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Austrian crypto unicorn Bitpanda has received a MiCA license issued by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), becoming the second crypto asset service provider (CASP) to obtain this license. The license is effective immediately, allowing Bitpanda to operate in all 27 member states of the EU.Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth emphasized that the EU needs to learn from the U.S. experience and strengthen the enforcement of MiCA regulations to prevent non-compliant platforms from continuing to operate. He pointed out that the U.S. is rapidly positioning itself as a global crypto hub, and the EU needs to take more proactive measures to maintain its competitive advantage.

ChainCatcher news, the European digital asset platform Bitpanda has received in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of the United Arab Emirates, and Bitpanda will facilitate the continuous growth of users in the Middle East and North Africa region.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the European cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda is considering potential options such as an IPO or sale.

ChainCatcher news, European cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda offers EU-regulated security tokens to retail investors.The first security token available on the Bitpanda platform is Steelcoin, which is a "regulated, transferable security" under the EU Prospectus Regulation, tracking the value of selected steel products.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a state-owned bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), RAKBANK, has partnered with cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Bitpanda Technology Solutions to create a digital asset management platform for UAE residents.RAKBANK Group's Chief Customer Officer Dongjun Choi stated, "We believe that digital assets are one of the ways for future customers to manage their finances more effectively and securely." Although the partnership has been announced, the team also clarified that the platform still requires approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.Choi also mentioned that this collaboration aims to "fill a market gap." The executive believes there is a need for a regulated banking platform to handle digital assets, and their goal is to provide customers with a broader range of digital asset opportunities. Through this partnership, the bank will not need to develop internal digital asset infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency broker Bitpanda stated in a statement that following a net sales of 148 million euros (approximately 160 million dollars) in 2023, the company's revenue is soaring, with Bitpanda's net income exceeding 100 million euros in the first three months of 2024, thus profits for 2024 are expected to rebound to record levels.The privately held company based in Vienna recorded a pre-tax profit of 13.6 million euros last year, while in 2022 it suffered a loss of over 130 million euros. The company is currently benefiting from the recovery of cryptocurrency asset trading, optimization of its cost structure, and investment services provided in collaboration with banks. Bitpanda founder and CEO Eric Demuth stated, "We were able to endure through the long bear market and significantly expand with high profit margins during the bull market."

ChainCatcher news, according to TheDataNerd monitoring, 1 hour ago, a wallet (belonging to AmberGroup) deposited 8.932 million AGIX (5.09 million USD) and 2.133 million OCEAN (1.22 million USD) to Binance.The same thing happened on BitPandaGlobal, where they deposited 9.926 million OCEAN (approximately 5.94 million USD) and 15.331 million AGIX (9.16 million USD) to Binance.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency trading platform BitPanda has announced a partnership with Deutsche Bank, allowing German cryptocurrency traders to make real-time payments on BitPanda. This collaboration aims to enhance trading efficiency and security, providing liquidity for BitPanda's users in Germany.It is reported that the partnership with Deutsche Bank will allow BitPanda to use an API-based account solution, enabling the cryptocurrency trading platform to access German International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN). Users of BitPanda in the region will be able to utilize the deposit and withdrawal services of German IBAN, with all fiat deposit and withdrawal requests being settled in real-time through Deutsche Bank.