Bitstamp, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange with over 50 licenses and registrations and a broad customer base across the EU, UK, Asia, and the U.S., has been acquired in an all-cash transaction. The deal includes Bitstamp’s Luxembourg-based entities, which serve as a central pillar of the group’s European operations.  

We advised Robinhood on the Luxembourg-specific aspects of the transaction. This involved a range of complex considerations relating to employment, commercial, contractual and corporate matters, reflecting the strategic importance of Luxembourg operations in Bitstamp's structure.

This acquisition accelerates Robinhood’s crypto international expansion and marks a significant first step for the company to develop an institutional business, one of their strategic priorities. It is expected to enhance Robinhood’s global footprint, broaden its product offerings and strengthen its regulatory presence in key jurisdictions.

Robinhood is a leading U.S. electronic trading platform offering commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies, as well as cryptocurrency wallets, credit cards and other financial services via its mobile-first platform.