Vision Chain marks Bitpanda’s entry into blockchain infrastructure as it prepares for a potential stock market debut in 2026. The network is aimed at banks, asset managers, fintech companies, and developers. It’s designed to help tokenize real-world assets across Europe. Vision Chain is a Layer-2 blockchain built on Ethereum. Bitpanda developed it with the Vision Web3 Foundation and blockchain provider Optimism. The network gives financial institutions a place to issue and settle tokenized assets while meeting regulatory requirements.

Bitpanda launches its Vision Chain for tokenization

The development follows European Union financial rules, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act. All fees on the network are paid using euro-backed stablecoins that meet regulations. For Vision Chain, transactions don’t settle directly on Ethereum. They get bundled on the Layer-2 level first, then sent to Ethereum in batches through what’s called a rollup.

This makes transactions much faster and cheaper than on Ethereum itself while keeping the security of the main chain. Existing Ethereum applications and smart contracts still work because Vision Chain uses the same technical standard. Vision Chain uses Ethereum-standard smart contracts and has identity verification built into the blockchain. Issuers can control how their tokens get transferred and used.

The network has the Vision Token, issued by the Vision Web3 Foundation, which runs the ecosystem. Part of the network’s revenue buys back Vision tokens and takes them out of circulation. The idea is that more network activity helps the ecosystem’s value. “Today we still talk about digital assets, but in the future, virtually all assets will probably be digital. Tokenization will fundamentally transform capital markets,” said Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Bitpanda’s CEO.

The launch comes as Bitpanda grows its institutional business. Earlier this month, the company introduced Bitpanda Enterprise, which combines institutional custody, trading liquidity, payment solutions, and asset tokenization tools for banks and financial firms. Bitpanda reported €371 million in adjusted revenue for 2025, up 16% from the year before. Users grew 25% to 7.4 million registered accounts. The company has over 700 employees.

As reported by Cryptopolitan previously, Bitpanda is preparing for a possible IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the first half of 2026. The company is looking at a valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion. Peter Thiel, the venture capitalist behind Facebook and PayPal, is among its investors.

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By joining forces with Coinbase, Bitpanda can leverage its liquidity services and Coinbase Prime’s custody solution, providing additional benefits to its platform. This collaboration allows both companies to enhance their offerings and cater to institutional clients more efficiently.

The report highlights that Coinbase and Bitpanda are regulated entities that provide KYC-as-a-service, enabling institutional clients to quickly integrate API and white-labeled services, thus expediting their market entry. This feature benefits institutions seeking to enter the cryptocurrency market swiftly and seamlessly.

Recent news on May 24 stated that Coinbase, through its partnership with Bitpanda, now has the opportunity to collaborate with European banks and fintech firms. This partnership allows Coinbase to engage in potential collaborations and expand its reach in the European market.

Guillaume Chatain, Coinbase’s Head of Institutional Sales EMEA & APAC, shared his perspective on the global implications of this collaboration. He expressed Coinbase’s strong belief in the transformative power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, emphasizing their potential to enhance economic freedom and create opportunities on a global scale.

In April, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong considered relocating the company’s U.S. headquarters in response to regulatory challenges. However, he later clarified that Coinbase would remain in the United States, reaffirming its commitment to the country.

On May 2, Coinbase took a significant step by launching Coinbase International Exchange, a dedicated platform targeting the European Union market. This platform exclusively serves institutional clients, aligning with Coinbase’s strategic focus.

The European Union introduced the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, a set of new regulations to establish a structured operational environment for cryptocurrency firms like Coinbase. By implementing MiCA, regulators seek to address operational challenges faced by Coinbase and other crypto entities, providing them with a more manageable framework.

The partnership between Coinbase and Bitpanda, combined with the evolving regulatory landscape in the EU, creates a favorable environment for increased institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and sustained growth in the digital asset market. These developments set the stage for further expansion and market penetration for Coinbase and its institutional services.

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