Last updated on March 9th, 2026 at 02:35 am
Boerse Stuttgart Group is set to combine its cryptocurrency division with Frankfurt-based digital asset trading firm Tradias, in a move aimed at strengthening its foothold in Europe’s fast-evolving institutional crypto market.
The merger will bring together around 300 employees under a unified management team drawn from both companies, according to a Friday announcement. While the financial details were not disclosed, a Bloomberg report suggested the transaction could value Tradias at roughly 200 million euros ($237 million), with the combined entity exceeding 500 million euros ($593 million).
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias merge into a €500M+ group serving institutions with regulated trading, custody and staking. 300 staff, MiCA-compliant infra plus BaFin-licensed trading. A sensible step to strengthen institutional trust in EU crypto.
— Nifty (@nifty0x) February 13, 2026
The new structure is expected to offer a comprehensive suite of digital asset services, including brokerage, trading, custody, staking, and tokenized products, tailored for banks, brokers, and other financial institutions across Europe. The focus, both firms say, is on delivering fully regulated crypto infrastructure at scale.
Building a MiCA-ready digital asset powerhouse
Boerse Stuttgart has steadily expanded its regulated crypto operations through its digital asset arm, operating in line with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. In 2025, the group reported that crypto trading volumes had tripled, contributing roughly a quarter of its total revenues in 2024.
Chief executive Matthias Voelkel has been openly optimistic about the sector’s long-term prospects and previously revealed personal holdings in Bitcoin, underscoring his confidence in digital assets.
By merging its existing infrastructure with Tradias’ execution and trading capabilities, the exchange group is positioning itself to broaden its institutional offerings and deepen liquidity access across the region.
BaFin-licensed trading expertise adds strategic depth
Tradias operates as the digital asset arm of Bankhaus Scheich and holds a securities trading bank license from Germany’s financial regulator, the BaFin. The firm has built a reputation for institutional-grade digital asset trading services within the German market.
Voelkel described the merger as a step toward further consolidation of Europe’s crypto industry, arguing that scale and regulatory clarity will define the next phase of growth.
Tradias founder Christopher Beck echoed that sentiment, calling the transaction a “logical next step” in the company’s development. He said the combined entity aims to cover the full digital asset value chain and emerge as a leading European player with greater strategic reach and expansion capacity.
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