Bitgo Wins BaFin Approval to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading in Europe
Bitgo Europe GmbH has secured approval from Germany’s financial regulator BaFin to expand its license. Enabling the launch of regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt.
This move allows European institutional investors to access Bitgo’s OTC desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands of digital assets and stablecoins. With liquidity aggregated from multiple exchanges and market makers to ensure competitive pricing and execution.
Building on its MiCA license obtained in May 2025. Bitgo now offers a full suite of institutional services including custody, staking, transfers, and trading. Assets are held in cold storage under MiCA-compliant regulated custody, providing both security and oversight. Bitgo positions this integrated solution as a way to boost capital efficiency while maintaining strict regulatory standards for Europe’s growing institutional crypto market.
Clever Robot News Desk 19th September 2025
