We are pleased to announce that 21bitcoin has officially been granted the MiCAR CASP license by the Austrian Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA)! This marks the beginning of a new chapter in our company’s history. The European authorization enables us to offer Bitcoin services across the entire EEA in the future, giving more than 500 million people access to securely regulated Bitcoin solutions.
The MiCAR license is not only a regulatory milestone for us, but also a strategic turning point: it provides the foundation for building a comprehensive Bitcoin financial platform that covers every aspect of the digital asset Bitcoin – from buying and custody to wealth building and future Bitcoin-based financial products. Our goal is to create a holistic Bitcoin ecosystem that meets the highest European standards while offering maximum simplicity for our users.
21bitcoin is thus continuing its consistent growth trajectory. From a successful start-up to an expanding scale-up: in just a few years, we have gained more than 100,000 customers and processed a trading volume of over 500 million euros. Since 2023, we have also increased both our customer base and our revenue more than tenfold. This momentum shows that the demand for trustworthy, specialized Bitcoin providers in Europe is steadily growing – and we are filling exactly this gap.
“Recent years have been marked by significant development, and the phase ahead is one of the most exciting in our company’s journey. The MiCAR CASP license not only opens the European market but also creates a bridge between Bitcoin and the traditional financial world. The goal is to establish 21bitcoin as the first provider of a comprehensive Bitcoin financial ecosystem in Europe,” says Daniel Winklhammer, Founder and CEO
In 2026, 21bitcoin will continue to expand its product offering and drive the development of the next generation of Bitcoin financial services. Planned initiatives include Bitcoin-backed loans developed together with our partners Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte and Sopra Financial Technology. We are also working on new savings models for families and on a white-label solution that will allow banks and financial institutions to offer easy and secure access to Bitcoin.
Additionally, Bitcoin purchases for businesses will be introduced to provide this customer group with fully regulated access to Bitcoin as well. At the same time, we will continue to place particular focus on our “21Private Service,” which offers individual support and tailored solutions for high-net-worth clients starting from an investment amount of 100,000 euros.
“For next year, we have numerous product innovations planned, and now that we have received the MiCAR license, we will also target expansion into new markets. To ensure this expansion is executed in the best possible way, we will continue to grow our team with top talent from all relevant fields,” says Dominik Seibold, Founder and CTO
These developments follow a clear strategic vision: 21bitcoin is evolving from a trading platform into a holistic financial service provider in the Bitcoin sector. This lays the foundation for an integrated Bitcoin financial ecosystem in Europe, giving private customers, businesses, and financial institutions alike secure and regulated access to Bitcoin.
*Marketing communication, FIOR Digital GmbH*
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