Our vision is to be a user-friendly gateway to the world of investing that you will want to return to again and again. Invest for the long term, save and learn with us. We are your trusted companion on your journey from the traditional world of finance to the future world of cryptocurrencies.
10 years may not seem like much, but in the world of cryptocurrencies we are real veterans. Customers, reliability, simplicity and security have always been everything for us. We have successfully survived the wild phase of the crypto wild west without a single security incident. Now we have a new challenge ahead of us - to be a support for those who want to enter the new world of finance, investments and savings.
Our founders Roman Valihrach and Daniel Houška attend the first major Bitcoin conference The Future of Payments in San Jose, California. They represent their home country in the best possible way - by selling Pilsner beer for bitcoins.
Our founders Roman Valihrach and Daniel Houška attend the first major Bitcoin conference The Future of Payments in San Jose, California. They represent their home country in the best possible way - by selling Pilsner beer for bitcoins.
We are established as the only Czech crypto exchange. During the first year of operation we have already managed to gain a permanent clientele.
We are established as the only Czech crypto exchange. During the first year of operation we have already managed to gain a permanent clientele.
We are constantly growing and gradually adding Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple.
We are constantly growing and gradually adding Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple.
This year is magical for us. We have managed to trade more than €1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies.
This year is magical for us. We have managed to trade more than €1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies.
We receive financial support for further development from the investment company Miton and its subsidiary Miton C crypto fund. Daniel Houška stops being active at Coinmate and turns his attention to the Confirmo Payments project.
We receive financial support for further development from the investment company Miton and its subsidiary Miton C crypto fund. Daniel Houška stops being active at Coinmate and turns his attention to the Confirmo Payments project.
We can already offer our services to large institutions such as Tipsport. Using our infrastructure and technology, Tipsport offers its million clients easy and secure access to cryptocurrencies. This fits right in with our "Cryptocurrencies for All" strategy, so we are very excited about the whole cooperation!
We can already offer our services to large institutions such as Tipsport. Using our infrastructure and technology, Tipsport offers its million clients easy and secure access to cryptocurrencies. This fits right in with our "Cryptocurrencies for All" strategy, so we are very excited about the whole cooperation!
We have obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, confirming the high level of security in our systems. This step reflects our strong commitment to protecting client data. At the same time, we have submitted an application for a license under the European MiCA regulation to the Czech National Bank. Our goal is to be among the first regulated cryptocurrency platforms in the Czech Republic.
We have obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, confirming the high level of security in our systems. This step reflects our strong commitment to protecting client data. At the same time, we have submitted an application for a license under the European MiCA regulation to the Czech National Bank. Our goal is to be among the first regulated cryptocurrency platforms in the Czech Republic.
CzechcrunchRoman Valihrach has big plans. The founder of the largest domestic crypto exchange wants to teach Czechs how to invest and save in cryptos.
E15"People speculate that it will be big one day and it probably will be. But today it's not for the masses. Crypto is still in the phase of building the basic infrastructure," Valihrach believes.
I learned about Bitcoin in 2011, and it hasn't stopped fascinating me. But moving his ideas forward takes work. Explaining in a few minutes "Why Bitcoin?" is simply not possible. In 2013, I decided to build Coinmate as a safe and fair crypto exchange to actively promote the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin can act as an anchor in a future world of uncontrollably growing money and debt. Blockchain technology has the potential to change financial markets and the entire internet. And you can be there.
I first encountered crypto seven years ago when a successful entrepreneur told me about it on a plane. I fell for it and lived in euphoria for a few months about the rising value of cryptocurrencies. But since I didn't understand the fundamentals, I perhaps made all the classic mistakes of amateurs and soon quit. In 2021, after twenty years in the retail business and another ten years working with people for large corporations, all it took was a few discussions with the guys at Miton and Coinmate to make me realise that if I didn't get into crypto now, I wouldn't understand the world at all in a little while. My role is to help the team where contact, communication, and collaboration with the traditional world and institutions are necessary and desirable for the greater adoption of cryptos in the country.
For many years, I worked in the banking world, leading projects and internal teams at the intersection of strategy, technology, and corporate management. At a certain point, however, I started to miss the pace, the energy, and the opportunity to create something truly new. Cryptocurrencies and digital assets drew me in as a space at the beginning of a major transformation—yet already mature enough to make sense for serious business. At Coinmate, I’m responsible for driving the company’s growth. I believe the crypto world is entering its next big chapter: stepping into a regulated environment, professionalizing services, and transitioning from early enthusiasts to the general public. And I want to be part of the team that not only watches this shift but actively helps shape it.
Previously, I used to process audits for all possible banks and examined the bank's operational risks. I first heard about cryptocurrencies sometime in 2021 when Linda began to lure me to Coinmate. After joining sometime later, day after day, I was convinced that the whole world of cryptocurrencies was fascinating and had a promising future. At Coinmate, I am now in charge of managing financial processes and controlling financial stability.
I first encountered cryptocurrencies in 2018 during my PhD studies at the law school. It was then that I realised how fragile the current banking system's foundations are. Despite working at a leading Czech payment institution, I joined Coinmate as Head of Compliance, where we are trying to cultivate the Czech cryptocurrency market and build quality institutional partnerships. In my opinion, these are the keys to the long-term success of our exchange.
As a technology enthusiast with an interest in economics, I see Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as the perfect intersection of these worlds. At Coinmate, I have the opportunity to leverage years of experience in software development, team and project leadership, and contribute to making cryptocurrencies truly accessible to everyone. My priority is the security and reliability of systems that allow clients to enter the world of cryptocurrencies with confidence.
In 2023, I entered the world of cryptocurrencies, and since then, I’ve been constantly amazed by its dynamism and innovation. Before that, I gained experience in AML and client communication at a company focused on foreign exchange operations. Thanks to my colleague Honza, I discovered a completely new perspective on finance and the opportunities cryptocurrencies offer. I’m convinced of the enormous potential of this industry and I’m glad to be part of a team that actively contributes to its development.
I have two great passions in life: marketing and cryptocurrencies. I believe that cryptocurrencies can improve the world we live in. What exactly will that look like, I or anyone else doesn't know. But I definitely want to be there. That's also why I joined Coinmate. I want to explain to regular people why they should buy cryptocurrencies while they are still cheap. It is a good investment, and there is no need to be afraid of this world. The more Czechs I can convince, the better off we'll all be in 10 years.
