Deutsche Börse’s 360T Partners with Bitpanda to Expand Institutional Crypto Trading in Europe

Highlights:

• Deutsche Börse’s 360T joins Bitpanda to expand Europe’s regulated crypto trading opportunities.
• The partnership addresses rising institutional demand for compliant and secure digital asset services.
• Integration of Bitpanda with 360T’s 3DX platform enables simpler crypto offerings for institutions.

Deutsche Börse Group’s FX and digital assets arm, 360T, has partnered with Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda. The collaboration aims to give institutions more access to regulated crypto trading across Europe. This move reflects the increasing demand from banks and financial firms for compliant digital asset services. 

Partnership Strengthens Institutional Crypto Services in Europe

The partnership combines Bitpanda’s infrastructure with 360T’s MiCA-regulated platform, 3DX. This setup will let financial institutions offer crypto services to clients without creating complex systems themselves. Each company will continue managing its own regulated activities, keeping responsibilities clear as the market grows.

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Carlo Kölzer, CEO of 360T and Global Head of FX & Digital Assets at Deutsche Börse Group, emphasized the importance of flexibility for institutions. “By integrating Bitpanda’s services, we are expanding the options available to our clients, particularly those looking to support downstream use cases such as client-facing digital asset offerings, without having to build sophisticated infrastructure themselves,” he said.

Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda, said the partnership is a milestone for Europe’s digital asset sector. He noted that working with Deutsche Börse Group and 3DX helps build infrastructure for the next generation of institutional crypto adoption. He added that the collaboration is an important step in scaling partner solutions.

The deal also highlights Europe’s aim to become a hub for institutional crypto trading. With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) now in place, the region is helping shape global standards for digital asset markets. Enzersdorfer-Konrad emphasized that combining regulated frameworks with established financial players is key to Europe’s growing influence. 

The partnership reflects rising demand among European institutions for regulated platforms that support liquidity management and retail distribution. As MiCA continues to be implemented, such collaborations are expected to play a major role in shaping institutional crypto adoption in Europe.

Apart from the trading, the two firms are also looking to collaborate in the areas of connectivity, workflow, and infrastructure development. This is a clear indication of their interest in developing the whole ecosystem of digital assets. The banks and financial institutions can now provide services directly to the end-users while abiding by the regulatory requirements. 

Bitpanda is also preparing for a Frankfurt stock market debut in the first half of 2026. This listing will be a major milestone for one of Europe’s largest retail crypto platforms. Moving from a bull market beneficiary to a publicly traded company will test its ability to maintain growth in a regulated environment. The planned IPO adds extra significance to the partnership with 360T. By working with Deutsche Börse Group, Bitpanda strengthens its credibility with institutional investors ahead of going public.

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