Observed Signal · Oct 1, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Coinfinity names Raimund Ortner as new managing director
Austrian Bitcoin broker Coinfinity has appointed Raimund Ortner as co-managing director, succeeding founder Max Tertinegg, who is stepping back from management to focus on artificial intelligence initiatives. Ortner, who joined Coinfinity in March 2023 as Head of Business & Wealth, will now lead the customer-facing side of the business alongside existing managing director Stefan Grill. Coinfinity, founded in 2014 in Graz, is one of Europe's oldest Bitcoin-only brokers. The company recently acquired Vienna-based bitcoin.wien. Ortner plans to expand services for corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. Tertinegg remains with the company in a strategic role.
This is a leadership change at a regional Bitcoin broker, which is not directly related to core AdTech, MarTech, or digital advertising. It has minimal impact on the advertising technology industry.
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- Raimund Ortner is the new co-managing director of Coinfinity, effective immediately.
- Max Tertinegg is stepping down as managing director but remains with the company to lead AI initiatives.
- Coinfinity is one of Europe's oldest Bitcoin-only brokers, founded in 2014.
- Ortner will focus on expanding services for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
- Coinfinity recently acquired Vienna-based bitcoin.wien.
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