Netherlands-based Quantoz Payments B.V. has tapped ex-Binance legal executive Arjen Van Klaarbergen as General Counsel, strengthening its compliance posture ahead of full implementation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in 2025.
Van Klaarbergen brings nearly 20 years of financial regulatory and legal experience to the role. He most recently oversaw legal affairs for Binance’s EU and UK operations, managing complex legal frameworks for crypto assets and Web3 infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to Binance, Van Klaarbergen held senior legal positions at IBANXS, a Dutch banking-as-a-service provider, and at NautaDutilh, one of the largest law firms in the Benelux region, where he focused on anti-money laundering (AML), corporate governance, and financial compliance.
MiCA Compliance Puts Pressure on Stablecoin Issuers
The hire comes at a strategic time for Quantoz, which launched its regulated stablecoins—EURQ and USDQ—in late 2024. Designed to be fully MiCA-compliant, both tokens are already live in secondary payment systems and integrated with multiple crypto exchanges.
“Having worked at the world’s largest crypto exchange, Arjen has unparalleled insight into global regulatory mechanics. His appointment is a major step forward for Quantoz as we scale our stablecoin infrastructure across Europe,” said Quantoz CEO Arnoud Star Busmann.
Van Klaarbergen’s appointment signals Quantoz’s ambition to proactively address regulatory challenges before MiCA’s full implementation in 2025. Under MiCA, stablecoin issuers face rigorous disclosure, licensing, and reserve management requirements—making experienced legal leadership a non-negotiable.
Institutional Interest in Stablecoins Grows Across Europe
Van Klaarbergen stated he was “excited to join Quantoz at a pivotal time,” noting the rapid growth of the digital asset sector and the increasing institutional appetite for compliant stablecoins.
His appointment also bolsters the company’s credentials in the race to offer enterprise-grade digital currencies. In February 2025, Quantoz partnered with stock exchange NPEX and blockchain firm Dusk to launch EURQ, marking the first time a licensed Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) in Europe deployed electronic money tokens (EMTs) via a blockchain platform.
The collaboration serves as a case study in MiCA-aligned token issuance, integrating a regulated trading venue, a compliant e-money provider, and decentralized infrastructure.
“We’re building a financial bridge between traditional markets and decentralized finance,” said Busmann. “With Arjen’s leadership, we’re more prepared than ever to meet the demands of MiCA and expand across the EU.”
As MiCA reshapes Europe’s digital finance ecosystem, Quantoz’s focus on regulation-first innovation could set a blueprint for other fintechs navigating the continent’s complex compliance landscape.
