Bitget to open European headquarters in Vienna as part of MiCAR preparation

The new office will serve as Bitget’s main management hub in the EU and a key step in preparing for MiCAR regulation

Bitget plans to open a European headquarters in Vienna

02.02.2026 - 08:15

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Key points:

Bitget will open its European headquarters in Vienna.
The exchange is preparing to operate under the MiCAR framework.
Oliver Stauber has been appointed CEO of Bitget EU.

Crypto exchange Bitget has announced plans to open a European headquarters in Vienna. The new office will become the company’s central hub for managing its EU operations and a core element of its preparation for MiCAR, the regulatory framework that sets unified rules for crypto assets across Europe.

Leadership of the European business

To drive its regional expansion, Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU. The company views Europe as a strategically important market and has chosen Austria as its base jurisdiction for coordinating operations across the European Economic Area.

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Stauber brings extensive experience in digital asset regulation and financial services in Europe. He previously held senior roles at KuCoin EU Holding GmbH in Vienna and at Bitpanda, where he was responsible for legal, regulatory and compliance functions, as well as engagement with supervisory authorities.

“Oliver’s appointment strengthens our confidence in Bitget’s long-term presence in Europe,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “He brings the regulatory expertise and operational discipline needed to establish our EU headquarters in Austria and reinforce a governance-first approach aligned with MiCAR. His mandate is to build a scalable, compliant regional platform that protects users, earns regulatory trust through transparency and supports sustainable growth across the EU.”

The Vienna headquarters will act as Bitget’s operational center for compliance, corporate governance and regulatory engagement across the company’s European markets.

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