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- Cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda has announced that they will return to the UK after a 2-year hiatus, relaunching their exchange with 500+ tokens.
- Bitpanda recently received full FCA authorization to offer regulated cryptocurrency services in the region.
- The exchange’s return points to growth in the UK’s crypto industry.
- Bitpanda plans to relaunch its cryptocurrency exchange in the UK after the FCA gave the company full regulatory approval.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda has announced that they will return to the UK after a 2-year hiatus, relaunching their exchange with 500+ tokens.
Bitpanda recently received full FCA authorization to offer regulated cryptocurrency services in the region.
Back in 2023, Bitpanda was forced to halt trading after financial promotion rules were changed. The exchange’s return points to growth in the UK’s crypto industry.
Bitpanda to re-launch crypto exchange in UK after new FCA approval
Bitpanda plans to relaunch its cryptocurrency exchange in the UK after the FCA gave the company full regulatory approval.
The exchange is joined by Coinbase and Kraken as FCA-approved exchanges of which there are only a few in the region.
The news comes as Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, received full regulatory approval from the FCA.
According to Coinbase, the exchange plans to take advantage of their status to bring growth to the UK crypto industry.
Bitpanda is known for offering a wide variety of crypto tokens (over 500) on their exchange when compared to Coinbase and Kraken. The platform also offers ETFs.
From Bitpanda exchange:
We’re taking our secure, regulated crypto platform to the next level – now fully compliant in one of the world’s most important financial markets.
UK investors can access 500+ cryptocurrencies, staking, savings plans & more. And for banks & fintechs? Our regulated infrastructure is ready to power the future of crypto investing.
Similarly, Crypto.com received full regulatory approval in Europe with a MiCA license, allowing the exchange to operate with ease in all European Economic Area (EEA) member states.
FCA approves multiple exchanges
The UK has made multiple new FCA approvals in 2025. The push for approvals could be spurred by the US’s race to become a global capital for cryptocurrencies.
Earlier this year, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) departed their London offices for interests in the United States following Trump’s inauguration.
With Coinbase’s approval secured, growth in the UK’s crypto industry is set to rise with leading crypto groups coming together to issue a formal letter to the Labour government to adjust crypto tax laws for DeFi services.
