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ClearToken Joins Bank of England’s Digital Securities Sandbox
ClearToken, the clearing house for digital markets, has been accepted into the Bank of England’s Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming a Digital Securities Depository (DSD). The DSS, overseen by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), provides a regulatory framework for testing innovative technologies…
Horizon Partners with SOLOWIN to Enhance Trading Infrastructure for Equities and Virtual Asset ETFs
Horizon Trading Solutions, the electronic trading and algorithmic technology provider, has joined forces with SOLOWIN HOLDINGS, a financial services firm catering to high-net-worth and institutional investors. The partnership integrates Horizon’s algorithmic technology and order management system (OMS) into Solomon JFZ’s trading system, enhancing its capabilities for equities and spot virtual asset ETFs. Horizon’s Managed &…
EDX Markets Implements Eventus Validus Platform for Enhanced Trade Surveillance
Eventus, the trade surveillance and financial risk solutions provider, has announced that EDX Markets, a digital asset technology firm catering exclusively to institutional clients, has adopted the Eventus Validus platform for trade surveillance. The collaboration aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of EDX’s marketplace operations. Founded in 2022 and backed by major Wall Street…
Avelacom and CryptoStruct Partner to Deliver Ultra-Low Latency Solutions for Crypto Trading Firms
Avelacom, a provider of low latency network solutions, and CryptoStruct, the algorithmic trading solutions vendor for crypto markets, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing crypto trading efficiency. The collaboration combines Avelacom’s global network infrastructure with CryptoStruct’s trading solutions to offer traders ultra-low latency access to global markets, enabling seamless adaptation of strategies to…
Kaiko’s Acquisition of Vinter Set to Expand Crypto Indexing Capabilities
Earlier this month, Kaiko, the cryptocurrency market data vendor, acquired Vinter, Europe’s largest crypto index provider, in a move aimed at meeting the growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency indices. The acquisition comes as interest in digital asset markets continues to rise, particularly following the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US earlier this year….
Bitpanda Partners with Eventus for Enhanced Trade Surveillance Compliance
European cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda has selected the Validus platform from Eventus to enhance its trade surveillance capabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This strategic move aims to bolster Bitpanda’s defences against market abuse, manipulation, and insider trading through advanced automation. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Bitpanda operates across multiple European locations, including…
GCEX Partners with RULEMATCH to Provide Ultra-Fast Crypto Trading Venue for Institutional Clients
GCEX, the digital asset and FX solutions provider, has partnered with Swiss-based market operator RULEMATCH to offer institutional clients what it claims to be one of the world’s fastest crypto trading venues. Through the collaboration, GCEX clients, including hedge funds and algorithmic traders, gain access to ultra-low latency trading with 25-microsecond execution times, integrated post-trade…
Hashnote’s US Yield Coin (USYC) Now Available on Canton Network, Offering Privacy-Enhanced, Tokenised Yield Solutions
Hashnote, the on-chain digital asset manager backed by DRW and Cumberland, has made its yield-bearing US Yield Coin (USYC) accessible on the Canton Network, a blockchain platform developed by Digital Asset with contributions from over 30 financial industry leaders. The Canton Network’s privacy features allow USYC holders to manage collateral without third-party visibility, enhancing security…
SDX and RULEMATCH Partner to Provide Institutional-Grade Crypto Trading & Settlement Solution
SDX, the Zurich-based digital asset infrastructure subsidiary of SIX Group, has partnered with RULEMATCH, the institutional crypto and digital asset trading venue, to deliver a comprehensive, institutional-grade, end-to-end solution for the digital asset market, aimed at addressing the challenges of efficiency, security, and compliance for banks and financial institutions. This collaboration marks a significant step…
Amberdata Partners with Thalex to Enhance Crypto Derivatives Analytics
Amberdata, the digital asset data and analytics provider, has entered into a partnership with Thalex, the crypto options, perpetuals, and futures exchange. The collaboration integrates Amberdata’s blockchain and crypto asset data with Thalex’s derivatives trading platform. As part of the partnership, Thalex will enhance its user experience by offering real-time analytics, including BTC and ETH…