Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU. The company also confirmed plans to establish its European headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
This move is part of preparations to operate under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
The regulation aims to standardise governance, user protection, and operational resilience across the sector.
Stauber brings extensive regulatory, legal, and executive experience in digital assets and financial services. He was previously Managing Director and CEO of KuCoin EU in Vienna.
He also held senior roles including Chief Legal Officer at Bitpanda.
There, he oversaw legal, regulatory, and compliance functions, as well as licensing and supervisory engagement across multiple jurisdictions.
Stauber said,
“MiCAR is resetting expectations for how digital-asset services are governed in Europe. This covers risk controls, disclosures, and operational discipline. Our HQ in Vienna will build a regulated, scalable setup. It will serve EEA users reliably by offering secure and efficient digital transactions. The platform will be supported by robust risk controls, transparent operations, and a strong commitment to user protection and regulatory standards.”
The Austrian headquarters will focus on regulatory engagement, internal controls, and compliance across the European Economic Area.
It will prioritise operational transparency and alignment with evolving supervisory standards.
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