The cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced the appointment of Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU. The company is preparing to operate under the MiCA regulation and plans to open its headquarters in Vienna, according to a press release.
Stauber has extensive experience in digital asset regulation and financial services. Before joining Bitget, he served as CEO of KuCoin EU Holding GmbH in Vienna. He previously worked as CLO at Bitpanda, overseeing legal, regulatory, and compliance functions, as well as licensing and interactions with supervisory authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
“Oliver's appointment strengthens our confidence in Bitget's long-term presence in Europe. His task is to build a scalable and compliant regional platform that protects users and earns the trust of regulators through transparency,” said Bitget CEO Gracy Chen.
The Austrian hub will serve as an operational center for compliance, corporate governance, and coordination of supervisory activities within the EEA. The headquarters will facilitate interactions with regulators and ensure compliance with local requirements.
“MiCA is changing the way services related to digital assets should be regulated in Europe. Our headquarters in Vienna will allow us to build a regulated and scalable infrastructure to serve users in the EEA,” Stauber stated.
Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA or MiCAR) is a European Union regulation that establishes uniform rules for cryptocurrency companies. The document introduces requirements for corporate governance, user protection, and operational resilience.
Earlier, Bitget released a white paper for its Universal Exchange model. The document outlines the architecture, roadmap, and industry standards for integrating cryptocurrency and traditional markets.