Bitpanda, a leading European leading cryptocurrency platform, has been granted approval by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to expand its operations in the UK. This move will give British investors access to Bitpanda’s full suite of over 500 cryptocurrencies – the most extensive offering available on the market.
By bringing its range of crypto products, including staking, savings plans, and crypto indices, to the UK, Bitpanda is making a bold statement: it is not just expanding into a new market, but setting a new standard for secure, compliant, and user-friendly crypto investing in Britain.
Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitpanda, commented:
“Being Europe’s leading crypto platform means being in the UK—there was no question about it. This was the last missing piece to truly serve all Europeans. Now, our focus is clear: deliver a product that meets the needs of UK investors. We’re ready to welcome British investors and take Bitpanda to the next level.”
To support its expansion, Bitpanda plans to reopen a permanent office in the UK and grow the team to develop products tailored to the UK market.
Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO at Bitpanda, added:
“The UK is one of the world’s most significant financial hubs, home to some of the most innovative companies and a thriving cryptoasset economy – the UK is the perfect market for Bitpanda, and we are the perfect company for the UK. British investors demand a platform that is safe, secure, and built for the future – Bitpanda is exactly that. Our entry into the UK marks just the beginning of what we plan to bring to this market.”
Bitpanda’s FCA approval follows a decade of proactive regulatory efforts. The company has consistently led the way in Europe, holding several licences including a MiCAR licence from the German regulator BaFin, PSD2 E-money licence, a MiFID II licence, and registrations as a VASP across multiple markets. Bitpanda’s regulatory-first approach has made it one of the world’s most trusted platforms for secure and compliant cryptoasset investing.
Beyond its direct-to-consumer offering, Bitpanda also provides infrastructure solutions through Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), one of the most scalable digital asset platforms globally.
Already trusted by major European banks such as LBBW, RLB, and N26, BTS will now be available for UK banks looking to integrate regulated cryptoasset solutions. This allows financial institutions to offer seamless trading, investment, and custody services powered by Bitpanda’s technology.
The platform enables FinTechs, traditional banks, and online platforms to offer regulated trading, investment, and custody services for Bitpanda’s full range of digital assets.
