TL;DR
- Deutsche Börse Group integrated 360T’s institutional 3DX platform with Bitpanda’s crypto infrastructure to provide regulated crypto trading in Europe.
- The 3DX platform operates under the MiCA framework for institutional clients. Bitpanda supplies the infrastructure used by banks to deliver retail crypto services.
- The agreement establishes a clear operational split: 360T manages the institutional trading venue, while Bitpanda maintains the infrastructure aimed at end users.
Deutsche Börse Group entered into a partnership between its FX and digital assets unit 360T and Austrian platform Bitpanda to expand its crypto trading offering across Europe. The agreement links the institutional 3DX platform, operated by 360T, with the crypto infrastructure Bitpanda uses for end-user-facing services.
360T operates within Deutsche Börse Group as a provider of trading solutions for financial institutions. Its 3DX platform functions as a crypto trading venue regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The system is designed for institutional clients and is integrated into the German group’s broader digital assets offering.
Bitpanda Provides the Technological Infrastructure
Bitpanda contributes the technological infrastructure used to deliver crypto services to end users. Through this integration, banks and financial firms can offer crypto-related products and services without building their own trading systems or establishing direct connections to crypto markets. The setup allows services to be distributed to retail clients through regulated financial institutions.
The structure defines a clear operational separation. 360T is responsible for running the institutional trading environment and managing relationships with institutional clients. Bitpanda handles the infrastructure dedicated to retail-oriented crypto services. Each company retains responsibility for its regulated activities in line with its licenses and obligations under the MiCA framework.
360T Manages Institutional Clients
The partnership is explicitly structured under the MiCA regime, which establishes a common framework for providing crypto-asset services across the European Union. The agreement enables financial institutions to operate within a regulated environment, using processes aligned with the operational standards of the European financial system.
The companies also stated that they are evaluating an expansion of the cooperation into other areas related to the digital assets industry. Areas under review include additional system connectivity, workflow integration, and the development of complementary infrastructure.
MiCA continues to roll out across Europe, driving increased institutional demand for regulated platforms that enable integrated crypto services
