Dutch fintech innovator Quantoz Payments B.V. has appointed Arjen Van Klaarbergen, a former Binance legal executive, as its new General Counsel, marking a significant move to reinforce its regulatory capabilities ahead of sweeping changes under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Van Klaarbergen, a legal veteran with nearly 20 years of experience in digital finance, is expected to play a pivotal role in helping Quantoz navigate the evolving compliance landscape. His tenure at Binance saw him oversee complex legal issues related to crypto, financial regulation, and cross-border operations in both the UK and EU.

He also served in senior roles at banking platform IBANXS and law firm NautaDutilh, where he specialized in anti-money laundering compliance and financial regulatory frameworks—skills now seen as essential for crypto firms operating under MiCA’s forthcoming regime.

Strategic Legal Leadership for Stablecoin Expansion

Quantoz launched its EURQ and USDQ stablecoins in November 2024 as part of a broader strategy to integrate regulated digital currencies into Europe’s financial ecosystem. These e-money tokens are built to be fully compliant with MiCA, and are already being used across exchanges and for real-world payments.

“Arjen’s appointment significantly strengthens our legal foundation as we position EURQ and USDQ for institutional adoption across Europe,” said Arnoud Star Busmann, CEO of Quantoz Payments. “He brings the insight and legal precision needed to meet MiCA standards and scale our stablecoin operations responsibly.”

Van Klaarbergen will help oversee legal architecture, risk frameworks, and compliance systems as Quantoz accelerates partnerships with banks, regulators, and payment platforms.

EURQ and the Digital Euro Race

The new hire follows Quantoz’s February 2025 announcement of a partnership with NPEX (a licensed Dutch exchange) and Dusk (a blockchain infrastructure firm) to launch EURQ—a digital euro alternative for secondary markets.

This tri-party initiative is seen as a landmark in the development of compliant, market-ready electronic money tokens (EMTs). Under the MiCA framework, EURQ is positioned as one of the first blockchain-native assets to offer legal clarity and utility for regulated trading venues.

“Joining Quantoz at this transformative moment in digital finance is a unique opportunity,” Van Klaarbergen said. “With MiCA arriving in 2025, the companies that embed compliance into their core will be the ones to lead in the new economy.”

Preparing for MiCA and Beyond

MiCA represents a turning point in EU digital asset regulation, placing new demands on stablecoin issuers in areas like capital requirements, reserve management, and investor protection. As the compliance bar rises, Quantoz is investing in infrastructure and legal talent to ensure it meets—or exceeds—those expectations.

The firm has signaled plans to expand EURQ and USDQ availability through retail and institutional channels while continuing to support innovation in tokenized finance, DeFi, and cross-border payments.

With Van Klaarbergen on board, Quantoz is positioning itself not just as a stablecoin issuer, but as a long-term leader in compliant, interoperable digital finance across Europe.