Bitpanda's New Strategy Explained: Crypto-First or Bust?

In this episode, we sit down with Vishal Sacheendran, VP of Global Markets Strategy & Operations at Bitpanda, to unpack why regulation is becoming the main growth driver for crypto adoption, not a barrier. Vishal explains how early compliance with frameworks like MiCA, FCA, VARA, and ADGM has allowed Bitpanda to scale faster across Europe and the Middle East, build trust with banks and institutions, and position itself as a core infrastructure provider for the next phase of digital assets. We also dive into institution-led crypto adoption in MENA, the role of stablecoins and tokenization, Bitpanda’s partnerships with banks like RAKBANK, and why regulated DeFi and tokenized markets are moving closer to the financial mainstream. This conversation is essential viewing for anyone interested in crypto regulation, institutional adoption, and the future of global digital asset infrastructure. Timestamps: 00:00 Why regulation is crypto’s foundation 02:10 MiCA, FCA, VARA: scaling globally through compliance 05:18 Why MENA is one of the fastest-growing crypto regions 08:45 Institutional adoption vs retail-led markets 12:30 Bitpanda’s bank partnerships and RAKBANK launch 16:05 Bitpanda Technology Solutions as crypto infrastructure 19:40 Stablecoins, tokenization, and regulated DeFi 23:30 VARA vs ADGM: how Middle East regulators approach crypto 28:10 Where Bitpanda is expanding next (APAC, LATAM, Middle East) 31:45 The future of regulated crypto and mainstream adoption #CryptoRegulation #InstitutionalAdoption #Bitpanda ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform – we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow Us on Socials 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/beincrypto 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/+U8DQNp4b8Gw3YmZi 🎥 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@beincrypto 💼 LinkedIn: din.com/company/beincrypto @Beincrypto ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose.