Bitpanda Pro, a unit of Austrian crypto firm Bitpanda, has become a separate entity called One Trading, led by former JPMorgan executive Josh Barraclough. One Trading has raised €30 million in a Series A funding round, with Valar Ventures leading the investment. Bitpanda will retain a stake in the new company. One Trading plans to launch “the fastest and most scalable exchange” in the crypto sector, aiming to become a utility for large liquidity providers. The company also intends to offer regulated, institutional-grade platforms with unique product options. Bitpanda faced challenges in the bear market, cutting a quarter of its staff in June 2022. One Trading aims to operate as a MiFID Trading Venue and has a VASP license, allowing it to offer capital-efficient spot and derivative products.
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