Bitpanda Avoids London Listing as UK Crypto Regulations Fail to Attract Exchanges

Austrian crypto exchange cites poor LSE liquidity despite UK regulatory reforms Trump administration’s crypto support drives exchanges toward US listings UK faces 30-year low in IPO activity as companies choose Frankfurt or New York Bitpanda, the Austrian cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investors Peter Thiel and Alan Howard, has excluded London from its potential listing destinations despite the UK’s recent regulatory advances in digital assets. Co-founder Eric Demuth cited poor liquidity on the London Stock Exchange as the primary factor driving the decision to consider Frankfurt or New York instead. The rejection comes as the UK has implemented comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations throughout 2025. This includes the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Cryptoassets) Order 2025. This legislation brings crypto exchanges under traditional financial services oversight. They now also require compliance with transparency, consumer protection, and operational resilience standards. LSE Liquidity Crisis Overshadows Regulatory Progress Demuth pointed to British fintech Wise’s decision to s… The post Bitpanda Avoids London Listing as UK Crypto Regulations Fail to Attract Exchanges appeared first on Coin Edition .