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Deutsche Börse Group’s FX and digital assets unit 360T has announced a partnership with Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda aimed at expanding institutional access to crypto trading across Europe.
In a press release shared with CryptoNews the firm said the deal brings together Bitpanda’s digital asset infrastructure with 3DX, 360T’s MiCA-regulated crypto-asset trading platform as financial institutions increasingly look for regulated routes into digital assets.
The companies said the partnership will support institutional clients looking to offer crypto services while meeting Europe’s regulatory requirements under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
3DX and Bitpanda Combine Institutional Trading With Retail
Under the agreement 360T’s 3DX will operate as a MiCA-regulated trading venue built on institutional-grade technology. Bitpanda will provide the infrastructure required for retail-facing crypto services.
The firm said the integration will allow banks and financial firms to offer digital asset services to end-users without needing to develop complex systems in-house.
Each party will remain responsible for its own regulated activities making sure there is clear separation of responsibilities as the sector matures, according to the press release.
Europe Positions Itself as a Hub for Institutional Digital Assets
Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda, said the partnership is an important step toward building the next generation of institutional crypto infrastructure in Europe.
“Together with Deutsche Börse Group, we are building the infrastructure that will enable the next generation of institutional digital asset adoption,” he said. “Partnering with 3DX is an important step as we continue to scale our partner solutions.”
Enzersdorfer-Konrad added that the collaboration highlights Europe’s growing role in shaping global digital asset markets through regulated frameworks and established financial players.
Deutsche Börse Expands Client Options
Carlo Kölzer, CEO of 360T and Global Head of FX & Digital Assets at Deutsche Börse Group, said 3DX was designed to provide institutions with compliant access and flexibility.
“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,” Kölzer said.
Further Cooperation Under Exploration
Both companies note they are exploring additional areas of cooperation beyond trading including connectivity, workflow integration and infrastructure development.
The partnership reflects the increasing demand among European financial institutions for regulated crypto trading venues and service providers that can support both institutional liquidity management and retail distribution.
As MiCA implementation progresses, collaborations such as 360T and Bitpanda’s are expected to play a central role in shaping Europe’s institutional digital asset landscape.
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