Bitget Appoints New EU CEO to Lead Austria Headquarters and European Expansion

Crypto exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU as the company advances plans to establish its European headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

The move comes as Bitget positions itself for operations under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) which introduces a more harmonized framework for governance across the bloc.

Bitget describes Europe as a core region under its Universal Exchange vision with MiCA expected to shape the next phase of regulated digital asset services in the EU.

Vienna Headquarters Planned as MiCA Compliance Hub

Bitget confirms that Vienna will serve as its planned EU headquarters supporting transparent regulatory engagement and strong internal controls as the firm prepares for MiCA implementation.

The Austrian hub is expected to function as an operational center for compliance, governance, and supervisory coordination across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Bitget said the headquarters will meet with local requirements in markets where services may be offered, reinforcing its focus on regulated expansion.

Stauber Brings Deep Regulatory and Legal Experience

Stauber brings extensive European executive, regulatory and legal expertise across digital assets and financial services. Prior to joining Bitget he served as Managing Director and CEO of KuCoin EU Holding GmbH in Vienna.

He also held senior leadership roles at Bitpanda, including Chief Legal Officer, where he oversaw group legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. Stauber’s responsibilities will include licensing efforts and supervisory engagement across multiple jurisdictions.

“Oliver’s appointment builds our confidence in Bitget’s long-term presence in Europe,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “He brings the regulatory fluency and operational discipline needed to set up our EU headquarters in Austria and strengthen a governance-first approach under MiCAR,” adds Chen.

Bitget Targets Scalable, Regulated Growth Across Europe

Stauber said MiCA is reshaping expectations for digital asset providers in Europe, placing greater emphasis on risk controls, disclosures, and operational discipline.

“MiCAR is resetting expectations for how digital-asset services are governed in Europe,” Stauber said. “Our HQ in Vienna will build a regulated, scalable setup ready to drive the future of finance in Europe and to serve EEA users reliably.”

Bitget said its European roadmap will prioritize regulatory readiness, compliance foundations and operational transparency, with the objective of building a marketplace that supports sustainable long-term participation while meeting evolving supervisory standards.t.

Binance Seeks MiCA Approval in Greece

Last week, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed it has submitted an application for a MiCA license in Greece as crypto firms across Europe speed up their efforts to secure regulatory approval before the transitional period expires.

The move adds Greece to the list of EU member states being considered by large digital asset platforms looking to preserve access to the bloc’s single market once MiCA’s licensing regime comes into force. Companies have until June 2026 to secure the license.

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