Bitpanda and Ribbon Plc to Roll Out Crypto Trading, Custody and Staking for UK Users

Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), the digital asset infrastructure arm of European crypto platform Bitpanda, has partnered with digital financial services super-app Ribbon Plc, to launch a digital asset investment offering for the UK market.

In a press release shared with CryptoNews, the firm said the partnership will see Ribbon integrate Bitpanda’s infrastructure to provide end-to-end services covering crypto trading, custody and execution.

The move reflects growing demand among fintech platforms for regulated digital asset capabilities as more institutions explore crypto-related products.

Partnership Targets UK Digital Asset Demand

Under the agreement, Ribbon will use Bitpanda’s technology stack to support the rollout of a new digital asset investment service designed for UK customers.

The platform will also provide secure access to crypto markets while enabling Ribbon to expand its product suite in line with its broader roadmap.

BTS, the B2B infrastructure arm of European crypto platform Bitpanda, provides digital asset services to banks, brokers and fintechs seeking to embed crypto functionality into their offerings.

The companies did not disclose a timeline for the launch or provide financial terms of the partnership.

Full Suite of Crypto Services Planned

The planned UK offering will include buy and sell functionality, staking, swaps, savings plans, open-loop crypto transfers and omnibus custody, according to the announcement.

Bitpanda said the platform will be supported by its infrastructure and liquidity, allowing competitive pricing across more than 600 crypto assets. The partnership is expected to allow scalable deployment as Ribbon develops additional digital asset services.

Nadeem Ladki, global head of Bitpanda Technology Solutions, said the agreement reflects shifting expectations among institutions. “This partnership reflects how institutional expectations around digital assets are evolving,” Ladki said, adding that financial firms are increasingly seeking infrastructure partners capable of supporting long-term strategies “with scale, resilience and operational maturity.”

Ribbon Focuses on Migrants and Cross-Border Finance

Ribbon Plc positions itself as a digital financial super-app serving global economic migrants, offering multi-currency IBAN accounts, cross-border remittances, analytics tools and debit cards.

Ashesh Jani, co-founder and CEO of Ribbon, said the company aims to build a trusted platform for customers moving across borders. “By combining strong regulatory foundations with scalable technology and responsible innovation, we are creating a financial ecosystem that enables people to move, work, and build their lives across borders with confidence,” Jani said.

Infrastructure Partnerships Grow Across Europe

The partnership comes as digital asset infrastructure providers increasingly work with fintechs and financial institutions seeking compliant access to crypto services.

Firms such as Bitpanda have expanded their B2B offerings as demand rises for custody, execution and token-based investment products within regulated frameworks.

Banco BS2 Taps Bitpanda Crypto Infrastructure

In December, Bitpanda Technology Solutions entered into a partnership with Banco BS2, becoming its first banking partner in Latin America.

The agreement allows Banco BS2, a Brazilian digital bank focused on corporate and institutional clients, to integrate institutional-grade crypto infrastructure as it expands its digital asset offerings.