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Penning vs Bitstamp — the MiCA-licensed Danish alternative

Bitstamp is one of the oldest crypto exchanges (founded 2011), now owned by Robinhood, with MiCA authorisation via its Luxembourg entity. Bitstamp is well-regarded for its longevity and licensing footprint. EU customers consider Penning when they want a smaller-footprint platform with EUR/DKK rails, Native Swap cross-chain functionality, and the option of actively-managed crypto portfolios — none of which Bitstamp offers today.

Penning vs Bitstamp — feature by feature

Bitstamp is based in Luxembourg / UK / EU. The comparison below reflects published information about each platform's product offering.

PenningBitstamp
LicensingCASP (Danish FSA), MiCA across the EUMiCA via Bitstamp Europe SA (Luxembourg)
OwnershipIndependent, Danish-foundedAcquired by Robinhood Markets (2025)
Tokens supported190+ supported assets~80 assets
Native cross-chain swapNative Swap on 30+ networksNo native cross-chain swap
DKK settlementYes — direct DKK SEPAEUR only
Pricing modelTransparent pre-trade quoteMaker/taker fee schedule
Portfolio managementPenning Invest — two actively-managed strategiesNo managed product
OTC deskYes — block trades from €100K, named brokerBitstamp OTC available

Who Penning is a good fit for

Penning is a good Bitstamp alternative for Danish and EU-headquartered customers who value DKK settlement, native cross-chain swap, and the option of an actively-managed strategy. Bitstamp remains a strong choice if you prioritise a long operating track record and a thin set of well-vetted assets.

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