Finst & Anycoin Direct join forces to create the leading European crypto champion

After raising €4M last year, The Dutch crypto platform Finst, backed by several Quote 500 members, announces that it has raised further capital at a €70M valuation and acquired strategic assets from industry peer Anycoin Direct.

• This collaboration results in a combined user base of up to 500,000 investors, who will benefit from Finst’s complete crypto offering, unmatched trading fees, and institutional-grade safety standards.

• Starting today, all Dutch and Belgian customers of Anycoin Direct can migrate their account to Finst without any costs and instantly invest in 290+ crypto in EUR with the lowest trading fees in The Netherlands (0,15%) and industry-leading safety standards.

• The transaction follows a 400% increase in trading volume year-on-year on the Finst platform and further strengthens the group’s position as one of the fastest-growing crypto platforms in Europe, catering to both retail and institutional investors.

As a Dutch pioneer crypto platform active since 2013, Anycoin Direct has built a strong reputation for reliability and compliance, being the first Dutch provider to secure a crypto trading and custody license in Germany in addition to a registration as crypto service provider in The Netherlands and Austria.

Meanwhile, Finst has set itself apart by being the only Dutch crypto platform to publish an audited Proof of Reserves, and by developing a full range of innovative digital assets solutions featuring advanced trading capabilities with market leading fees. This unique combination has led Finst to become of one of the leading crypto platforms in The Netherlands in trading volume and will result in an upgraded crypto experience for Anycoin Direct’s users.

Free and automatic transfer service from Anycoin Direct to Finst

Starting today, all Dutch and Belgian customers of Anycoin Direct can transfer their account and assets to Finst without additional ID verification. Customers who migrate are eligible to receive a welcome bonus of 20€ in Bitcoin within 4 weeks if they trade at least 1000€ during the promotion period. This free transfer service and the current Anycoin Direct platform will remain available until further notice to ensure a smooth and efficient migration for all users willing to transfer their account.

Thanks to this collaboration, investors who migrate to Finst will instantly enjoy unbeatable trading fees of 0,15%, a growing range of investment opportunities, advanced order types, free EUR deposits and withdrawals, crypto transfers, automatic investment plans, Crypto Bundles, and on-chain staking featuring the highest staking rewards in The Netherlands.

"We are thrilled to welcome users from Anycoin Direct and enable them to leverage our innovative and highly secure crypto offering. This strategic acquisition marks another key step towards our mission to become the largest and most trusted crypto platform in Europe. Looking forward, we remain committed to actively participating in the ongoing consolidation in the European crypto landscape and will continue to explore further alliances." —Julien Vallet, CEO & Co-Founder of Finst

"We are excited about this collaboration with Finst, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing exceptional service and security to our users. This strategic initiative enables our customers to benefit from unparalleled value, enhancing their trading experience with innovative features and ultra-low fees." —Bram Ceelen, CFO & Co-Founder of Anycoin Direct

About Finst

Finst is one of the leading cryptocurrency providers in The Netherlands and offers a best-in-class investment platform together with institutional-grade security standards and 83% lower trading fees. Finst is led by the ex-core team of DEGIRO and is registered as a Crypto Service Provider with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Finst offers a full suite of crypto services including trading, custody, fiat on/off ramp, and staking for both retail and institutional investors.

About Anycoin Direct

Anycoin Direct is one of the leading cryptocurrency providers in Europe. The simple and secure platform, in operation since 2013, is characterized by fast and personal customer service. This easy-to-understand experience in the crypto sector makes Anycoin one of the most trusted platforms in Europe, relied upon by over 500,000 users. Anycoin is registered as a crypto service provider in Austria and the Netherlands and has a cryptocurrency trading and custody license issued by the BaFin in Germany.

Contact: press@finst.com