Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has secured a significant Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from Slovenia’s Securities Market Agency, a move that marks a major milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. This approval empowers Bitstamp to enhance its financial offerings with sophisticated products for both institutional and retail clients, including perpetual swaps and other derivatives without expiration dates.

Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux, Bitstamp’s global CEO, celebrated the license as a reflection of the exchange’s commitment to security, trust, and regulatory compliance. He highlighted the license as indicative of the crypto industry’s growing maturity. This regulatory milestone under the European Union’s MiFID II framework allows Bitstamp to offer a diversified portfolio including stocks, bonds, and commodities, adhering to stringent EU standards.

The achievement not only aligns Bitstamp with institutional demands for advanced crypto derivatives but also solidifies its position as a frontrunner in regulated crypto exchanges. This strategic expansion comes on the heels of Bitstamp’s acquisition by Robinhood, enhancing its global outreach and capacity to meet escalating institutional interest in cryptocurrency markets.

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