Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced the strategic appointment of Oliver Stauber, the former Head of Legal at rival platform Bitpanda. Stauber joins Bitget with the explicit mandate to establish and spearhead the exchange’s new European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) compliance hub, which will be strategically located in Vienna, Austria.
This high-profile hire underscores Bitget’s accelerating commitment to rigorous regulatory compliance as the European Union prepares for the full implementation of its landmark MiCA framework. Stauber, known for his deep expertise in European financial regulation and crypto licensing processes acquired during his tenure at Bitpanda, will be crucial in ensuring Bitget secures the necessary licenses to operate seamlessly across the European Economic Area (EEA).
Bitget selected Vienna as the base for its new European compliance center due to the city’s established financial sector and central location within the EU. Stauber’s primary focus will involve navigating the complex licensing procedures under MiCA, structuring compliant operational frameworks, and building a specialized regulatory team. This move positions Bitget to actively compete within the highly regulated European digital asset market, demonstrating a strategic shift toward institutional confidence and regulatory adherence.
Source: Bitget taps ex-Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber to build Vienna MiCA hub
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