In a decisive move toward regulatory readiness, Dutch fintech firm Quantoz Payments B.V. has named former Binance executive Arjen Van Klaarbergen as its new General Counsel, tapping into his extensive legal background as it accelerates growth in the European stablecoin market.
The appointment, announced on May 21, signals Quantoz’s intent to future-proof its operations ahead of the EU’s sweeping Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which comes fully into effect in 2025.
Legal Firepower for Regulated Stablecoins
Van Klaarbergen is no stranger to regulatory complexity. At Binance, he oversaw legal affairs for the EU and UK markets, navigating the world’s most complex financial jurisdictions during a time of high regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges.
He also previously held legal leadership roles at IBANXS and NautaDutilh, specializing in compliance, AML laws, and digital finance governance.
At Quantoz, his mission is clear: to safeguard the legal foundation for the company’s euro- and dollar-backed stablecoins—EURQ and USDQ—launched in November 2024 as fully MiCA-compliant assets.
“Arjen brings deep insight from both traditional finance and digital assets,” said Arnoud Star Busmann, CEO of Quantoz Payments. “His leadership will be instrumental as we expand our token offerings and ensure compliance with Europe’s evolving regulatory frameworks.”
The EURQ Vision: Connecting Traditional Finance with Web3
The appointment follows a series of strategic steps by Quantoz. In February, it partnered with NPEX and Dusk to launch EURQ, the first digital euro issued by a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF)-licensed exchange using blockchain-based electronic money tokens (EMTs).
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3 by enabling seamless movement of money across regulated platforms and decentralized applications.
Van Klaarbergen expressed enthusiasm for his new role, calling this a “critical inflection point” for the stablecoin market. “Quantoz is growing fast and building the legal scaffolding needed to scale sustainably,” he said. “I’m looking forward to shaping the legal path ahead as tokenized money goes mainstream in Europe.”
MiCA-Ready and Built for Scale
As stablecoins gain popularity for cross-border payments, settlements, and digital commerce, MiCA sets a new benchmark—one that many firms are still racing to meet. But Quantoz appears ahead of the curve.
The company’s strategy focuses not only on compliance but on enabling real-world utility for stablecoins, with applications across e-commerce, exchange transfers, and secondary markets.
Van Klaarbergen’s arrival is more than a legal hire—it’s a bet that regulated tokenized money will soon play a central role in the European economy. With institutional adoption rising and MiCA ushering in clarity, Quantoz is gearing up to be a leader in the next era of digital finance.
