360T, the FX and digital assets arm of Deutsche Börse Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bitpanda to expand institutional access to crypto trading and accelerate the development of compliant digital asset infrastructure across Europe.
Announced today in Frankfurt and Vienna, the collaboration connects Bitpanda’s digital asset services with 3DX — 360T’s MiCAR‑regulated crypto‑asset trading platform — enabling financial institutions to offer end‑user crypto services while retaining liquidity management within the established 360T environment.
The two firms said they are also exploring further cooperation across connectivity, trading workflows and infrastructure as regulatory and market requirements evolve.
Lukas Enzersdorfer‑Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda, positioned the partnership as a milestone for Europe’s role in institutional digital assets.
“Together with Deutsche Börse Group, we are building the infrastructure that will enable the next generation of institutional digital asset adoption,” he said. “Partnering with 3DX is an important step as we continue to scale our partner solutions. We are proud to bring together one of the leading global exchange groups with one of Europe’s leading digital asset platforms – a testament to the role Europe can and must play globally in digital assets.”
The integration is designed to reduce operational overhead and shorten time‑to‑market for institutions seeking to expand their digital asset capabilities. Under the model, 3DX continues to operate as the MiCAR‑regulated trading venue, while Bitpanda provides the infrastructure required for retail‑facing crypto services. Each party remains responsible for its own regulated activities.
Carlo Kölzer, CEO of 360T and Global Head of FX & Digital Assets at Deutsche Börse Group, said the partnership strengthens the options available to institutions navigating digital asset adoption.
“3DX was built to serve institutional clients with clarity, compliance, and flexibility,” he said. “By integrating Bitpanda’s services, we are expanding the options available to our clients, particularly those looking to support downstream use cases such as client‑facing digital asset offerings, without having to build sophisticated infrastructure themselves.”
The move comes as European institutions prepare for the full implementation of MiCAR and seek scalable, compliant routes into digital assets. Both firms framed the partnership as a foundation for broader infrastructure development aimed at supporting long‑term institutional adoption.
