FIOR Digital GmbH, the corporate behind 21bitcoin, one in all Europe’s main Bitcoin platforms, has introduced that it has secured a €2.1 million financing spherical, with the funding being supplied by Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG, one in all Germany’s most established banks, in line with a press launch despatched to Bitcoin Journal.
“We’re investing on this firm as a result of it has the potential to revolutionize the business and turn into a long-lasting market chief” mentioned Andreas Streb, board member and managing director of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte. “21bitcoin has succeeded in attracting a era of consumers in Europe with a platform for Bitcoin that’s considerably totally different from the incumbents’ choices – easier, extra humane and with a consumer expertise that provides prospects the expertise they need.”
The extra capital injection will likely be directed in the direction of increasing market presence, diversifying the product vary, and rising its crew. Notably, 21bitcoin goals to turn into the primary Bitcoin firm with the European MiCAR license. MiCAR will standardize the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency providers throughout the European Union, offering uniform entry to a market of 447 million individuals beginning in late 2024.
“The participation in 21bitcoin is the constant additional improvement of our Bitcoin technique and enhances our personal providing. 21bitcoin has created a compelling vary of merchandise for Bitcoin,” mentioned Richard Riedmaier, Chairman of the Board of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte. “The corporate has assembled an unimaginable crew that’s keen about to be the primary Bitcoin firm to obtain a MiCAR license. We’re excited to be a part of their journey.”
21bitcoin is at present experiencing its most important interval of development since its inception three years in the past, in line with the discharge. During the last 12 months, the corporate has witnessed a 2,832% improve in income, reflecting the rising curiosity of Europeans in Bitcoin as a financial savings and funding car.
“The monetary providers business is within the midst of a monumental change, and our continued development and the participation of a longtime financial institution as a lead investor proves that 21bitcoin is on the forefront of this variation in Europe,” mentioned co-founder and CEO of 21bitcoin, Daniel Winklhammer. “Hundreds of consumers use 21bitcoin to diversify their portfolio into Bitcoin, inform their associates about Bitcoin, and enhance their total monetary lives. This funding will drive our development in order that we will attain and guarantee tens of 1000’s extra individuals that everybody has simple and, above all, safe entry to Bitcoin, no matter who they’re or the place they’re.”
