Bitpanda Charges into Latin America via Strategic Alliance with Brazil’s Ondo Finance
European crypto giant plants flag in Brazil's booming digital asset market
Breaking Down the Border Walls
Bitpanda just executed a classic expansion play—partnering with local heavyweight Ondo Finance to crack Latin America's sleeping giant. No messy regulatory battles, just pure market penetration through existing infrastructure.
Why Brazil Matters Now
Latin America's crypto adoption rates have been climbing faster than Bitcoin during a bull run. Brazil represents the crown jewel—massive unbanked population, inflation concerns, and growing tech-savvy middle class hungry for alternatives to traditional finance.
The Partnership Mechanics
Ondo Finance brings local market expertise and regulatory navigation while Bitpanda drops in its trading infrastructure and European user base. It's the classic 'your backyard, my technology' swap that makes expansion consultants rich.
What This Means for Regional Competition
Local exchanges just got a wake-up call. Bitpanda's move signals that European players aren't waiting for emerging markets to come to them—they're building bridges while Wall Street still debates whether crypto is 'real.'
Another day, another strategic partnership that promises to 'democratize finance' while quietly building moats around revenue streams. The crypto world keeps expanding—whether traditional finance likes it or not.
Meeting Rising Crypto Demand in Latin America
Latin America has emerged as one of the most dynamic fintech markets globally, with increasing demand for simple, secure, and compliant access to cryptoassets. Yet many local institutions continue to face fragmented infrastructure and inconsistent regulation.
Through this partnership, Ondo Finance will leverage Bitpanda’s trading and custody technology to deliver a user-friendly crypto experience that meets global standards for security and compliance. The collaboration operates under a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model, ensuring Ondo aligns with local regulatory expectations while benefiting from Bitpanda’s shared technical and liquidity framework.
Leadership Comments: Trust and Local Adaptation
“Demand for digital assets in Latin America is growing quickly, and it’s clear that local markets are ready for solutions that combine innovation with strong regulatory standards,” said Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda.
Nildson Alves, Executive Co-founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, added: “Partnering with Bitpanda Technology Solutions allows us to bring secure, innovative crypto services to our clients with confidence. We’re building for long-term growth and, with BTS, we gain the benefit of DEEP infrastructure experience and global best practices, adapted for our market.”
A Modular, Scalable Crypto Infrastructure
The partnership introduces an API-first architecture, allowing Ondo to integrate trading and custody capabilities directly into its platform. Liquidity and USD/stablecoin settlement will be managed by Bitpanda, with a gradual rollout of digital assets starting from stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies.
Optional advanced features such as staking, swaps, and savings plans will be available as demand evolves. With Ondo Finance, Bitpanda solidifies its role as a global provider of regulated crypto access. BTS already powers infrastructure for Deutsche Bank, Société Générale, Raiffeisenlandesbank, RAKBANK, and N26, collectively serving more than 30 million users worldwide.
