IG Europe taps Bitpanda to expand crypto offerings in EU citing client demand

Major trading firm IG Europe has tapped Bitpanda to expand its digital asset offerings in the EU, according to an announcement on Thursday. The move is part of parent company IG Global’s expanding crypto footprint.

"This partnership broadens our product offering across Europe, giving experienced investors access to a wider range of asset classes with the quality and security they demand," IG Europe Managing Director Esteve Jane said. "Our clients want crypto exposure from a platform they trust. This partnership delivers it."

IG Europe GmbH is the European subsidiary of IG Group, the major UK-based online trading company. IG Europe is regulated by BaFin in Germany. 

In recent months, the organization has made several moves to expand its crypto operations, including acquiring Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve and obtaining a MiCA license enabling it to offer crypto products and services across the European Union.

IG also sold a futures exchange platform acquired in 2023, Small Exchange Inc, to Kraken, as part of a collaboration with the global cryptocurrency exchange.

"Our mission is to help financial institutions bring digital assets to market safely and at scale," Global Head of Bitpanda Enterprise Nadeem Ladki said. "Supporting IG Europe, a leading regulated broker, reinforces our position as the infrastructure partner of choice for institutions building digital asset capabilities."

Bitpanda itself has also been expanding, including a launch in the UK. It has also recently added support for thousands of equities and ETFs.

Founded in 2014, Bitpanda is one of the dominant European crypto exchanges with at least 7.4 million users by the end of 2025, according to its most recent financial statement. The firm is eyeing a potential public listing this year.