Bitget appoints former Bitpanda executive Oliver Stauber to lead EU unit in Vienna
Bitget appointed former Bitpanda executive Oliver Stauber to lead its new EU unit headquartered in Vienna, preparing for MiCAR compliance.Summary
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber, formerly of Bitpanda and KuCoin EU, as CEO of its European unit, establishing its regional headquarters in Vienna, Austria. This move is in preparation for Bitget EU to operate under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Stauber's experience in legal, regulatory, and compliance functions is expected to ensure a governance-first approach. The Vienna office will serve as the operational center for compliance and coordination across the European Economic Area. Bitget EU is currently awaiting necessary regulatory authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider before commencing operations to offer digital assets across the EEA. This expansion aligns with Bitget's broader Universal Exchange (UEX) vision, which aims to integrate asset universality, AI-driven intelligence, and a unified security framework.
(Source：The Block)