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.