- Institutional Briefing
- Posts
- Exclusive: The Boerse Stuttgart Group’s Digital Strategy
Exclusive: The Boerse Stuttgart Group’s Digital Strategy
In Germany, the Boerse Stuttgart Group has already established itself as a leading player in crypto infrastructure. With the recent approval of its MiCA license, the starting signal for European expansion has now been given. We spoke with Chief Digital Officer Ulli Spankowski about the company’s strategy, its history, and what lies ahead.
The Boerse Stuttgart Group likely operates the largest crypto business among European stock exchanges.
What began in 2019 with BISON – a crypto trading app for retail investors – has since evolved into a comprehensive infrastructure platform for:
Brokerage
Exchange
Custody
Real-World Assets
Among its clients are leading financial institutions such as DZ Bank, KfW, and Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank.
Just a few weeks ago, the exchange group became the first German institution to secure a MiCA license – granting it the official green light for European expansion. But what does this mean in concrete terms for its digital strategy? How are European banks and institutions currently approaching crypto and tokenization? And how does Boerse Stuttgart plan to defend its position in an increasingly competitive market?
We discussed these and many other questions with Dr. Ulli Spankowski – founder and CEO of BISON, Chief Digital Officer of Boerse Stuttgart Group, and Managing Director of Boerse Stuttgart Digital.
The Digital Business at a Glance
Within the Boerse Stuttgart Group, you wear multiple hats: You’re not only the founder and CEO of BISON but also Chief Digital Officer of the Group and Managing Director of Boerse Stuttgart Digital. With all these responsibilities, what currently occupies most of your time?
Every day looks different, but roughly 80% of my work is focused on the digital business, due to my role on the extended management board and as CDO. On the retail side, that includes expanding BISON with new features. On the institutional side, I’m in talks with banks and institutions looking to integrate crypto infrastructure into their businesses. We’re seeing strong traction there and hold multiple conversations with Tier 1 banks across Europe each week.
You’ve already mentioned that your digital business spans several segments. Before we go deeper into individual strategies, can you give us a high-level overview of your digital business pillars?
Reply