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TradFi giant IG to expand crypto trading across Europe through Bitpanda

London-listed trading giant IG plans to expand its cryptocurrency services across Europe by leveraging the infrastructure and regulatory licenses of the Vienna-based exchange platform Bitpanda.

Key Points

  • IG will utilize Bitpanda’s liquidity, trading connectivity, and market data to offer digital asset access to European retail investors.
  • Bitpanda holds licenses under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Austria, Germany, and Malta.
  • IG reported 2.4 million pounds in revenue from spot crypto trading during the first quarter of 2026.
  • The firm currently serves 1.3 million global clients across equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and derivatives markets.

Why it Matters

This partnership signals a significant shift as traditional financial institutions increasingly integrate with established crypto exchanges to navigate complex European regulatory frameworks. By adopting MiCA-compliant infrastructure, IG is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the growing digital asset market among retail traders.
CoinDesk Published by Jamie Crawley
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