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Bitpanda is expanding beyond digital assets as it moves to offer stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the same platform, advancing its push toward what it calls a universal exchange model. Beginning Jan. 29, the Vienna-based crypto exchange will open access to about 10,000 stocks and ETFs, according to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. Bitpanda said the move will allow users to trade traditional financial products alongside cryptocurrencies within a single app. The company said trades in stocks and ETFs will be priced at a flat fee of 1 euro ($1.17) per transaction, with no additional order flow, custody or withdrawal charges. Bitpanda described the rollout as part of an effort to simplify investing across asset classes. Bitpandas offering comes as more cryptocurrency platforms are building towards universal exchange ambitions, seeking to offer exposure to digital assets, stocks and precious metals on one platform. Related: Polymarket hit by fresh European crackdowns as Hungary, Portugal block access Eric Demuth, chairman and co-founder of Bitpanda, called it the “next evolution” of the platform. “Eleven years ago, we made crypto simple and secure for everyone. Now comes the next evolution, for Bitpanda and for the financial market: for the first time, were bringing all markets and asset classes

Ripple‘s RLUSD stablecoin gains powerful momentum as Bitpanda adds the dollar-backed token, expanding its global reach and reinforcing Ripple’s growing dominance in cross-border payments through transparent, compliant, and highly interoperable blockchain infrastructure. Ripple‘s RLUSD Added to Bitpanda, Strengthening Ripple’s Stablecoin Network Growing interest in stablecoins continues to reshape the digital payments landscape as major exchanges expand their listings of asset-backed tokens. Austrian digital assets service provider Bitpanda announced on Oct. 30 that it has added Ripples U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), to its trading platform. The token aims to combine traditional financial stability with blockchain efficiency, further positioning Ripple in the evolving stablecoin market. Ripples RLUSD is fully collateralized with U.S. dollars on a 1:1 basis and undergoes monthly attestations to ensure transparency. The company stated that the stablecoin is designed specifically to support cross-border transactions and real-time settlement, addressing a long-standing friction point in global payments. RLUSD operates on both the Ethereum and XRP Ledger networks, broadening its interoperability and appeal among users seeking fast, low-cost transfers. Bitpanda noted: “RLUSD is not available for EEA users,” indicating regulatory or regional restrictions on access within the European Economic Area. Besides Bitpanda, RLUSD is available across a broad range of global exchanges and payment

In the wake of shifting U.S. policy, the crypto landscape is undergoing a fundamental change — from fast-moving speculative bets to long-term, anchored investments, said Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth during a fireside chat at Consensus Hong Kong on Wednesday. Demuth said the 2024 bull run wasn‘t a repeat of the retail-fueled 2021 cycle. Instead, it was being driven by what he calls “sticky money” — institutional capital that’s less volatile and more committed. Vienna-based Bitpanda is one of Europes largest crypto exchanges with over 6 million users and offers stocks and previous metals, in addition to digital assets. The platform recently secured regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. Speaking about the impact of U.S. policies under the Trump administration, Demuth argued that the governments aggressive embrace of crypto is forcing global markets to adapt. “The Trump administration is forcing everybody to do this, it‘s not an option anymore, [...] it’s mandatory.” A clear sign of this shift is the booming interest in Bitcoin ETFs, which have ballooned to nearly $58 billion in assets under management in just one year of trading. Demuth believes these vehicles signal a maturing market, where major players are locking in capital for the
