Bitstamp organisation
Overview
Bitstamp is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 by Nejc Kodrič and Damijan Merlak as a European alternative to Mt. Gox, and is generally described as the longest continuously operating crypto exchange. It lists dozens of tradable assets and holds a large number of licences and registrations across multiple jurisdictions. Belgian investment firm NXMH acquired Bitstamp in 2018, and Ripple later took a minority stake. In June 2024 Robinhood agreed to acquire Bitstamp for roughly $200 million in cash; the deal closed in June 2025 and extended Robinhood beyond retail brokerage into institutional and international crypto markets.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Bitstamp connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
regulated_by | EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bitstamp?
Bitstamp was founded in 2011, making it the oldest crypto exchange still in operation.
Who owns Bitstamp today?
Robinhood Markets, which completed its roughly $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp in June 2025.
Who owned Bitstamp before Robinhood?
Belgian investment firm NXMH acquired Bitstamp in 2018, and Ripple subsequently took a minority stake.
Sources
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