BitGo Wins German Approval to Start Regulated Crypto Trading in Europe

Group 1 - BitGo has received approval from Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, to expand into regulated crypto trading, allowing it to offer over-the-counter trading and an electronic trading platform for thousands of digital assets and stablecoins [1] - The approval builds on BitGo's existing Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license obtained in May 2025, which now includes trading services alongside custody, staking, and transfer services [3] - The new trading capabilities are expected to reduce friction for European pension funds and asset managers entering the crypto market, enabling them to trade and settle within BitGo's regulated system while keeping assets secure in cold storage [4] Group 2 - BitGo has partnered with custody specialist Copper to create an expanded "in-custody" trading network aimed at onboarding major exchanges, allowing assets to be traded while held in a regulated custody environment [2] - Institutions can now source liquidity from market makers and exchanges through BitGo's platform, which integrates custody services with MiCA-compliant cold storage [3] - The company aims to provide deep liquidity and reliable execution with the assurance of regulatory oversight, addressing the needs of institutional clients [4]