Deutsche Börse's Crypto Finance and Bitpanda Secure EU-Wide Crypto Licenses

The MiCAR licenses enable both companies to offer regulated cryptocurrency services across the European Union.

Germany's financial regulator BaFin has granted MiCAR licenses to Crypto Finance (a Deutsche Börse subsidiary) and Bitpanda, allowing them to operate across the EU.
The MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) framework provides the first comprehensive EU-wide regulation for cryptocurrency services.
Bitpanda, a leading crypto platform focusing on private consumers, aims to leverage the license to expand its user base, which grew from 5 to 6 million in late 2024.
Crypto Finance, catering to institutional clients such as Commerzbank, plans to enhance its offerings with a focus on high regulatory standards.
The MiCAR licensing framework was introduced in late 2024, with previous recipients including ZBD and Börse Stuttgart.