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STS Digital Launches Structured Products Platform, Deepening Kraken Partnership
STS Digital, the regulated digital-asset derivatives firm, has launched what it describes as a first-to-market structured products platform for institutional investors, extending the principal dealer model it has built across crypto options into a broader range of yield enhancement, capital protection and bespoke structuring capabilities. The platform, which targets banks, institutional investors, family offices, external…
Flow Traders Extends ETF Market-Making Playbook to 24/7 Tokenised Asset Liquidity
Flow Traders, the Amsterdam-headquartered global trading firm, has launched an OTC platform offering 24/7 two-way proprietary liquidity for tokenised money-market funds, equities and commodities. The offering, delivered through the firm’s Digital Asset OTC platform, covers assets including Franklin Templeton’s BENJI tokenised money-market fund and Tether Gold (XAUT), with institutional counterparties able to access liquidity via…
Investec Joins BPX as First Member of Digital Securities Marketplace
BPX, the UK FCA-authorised institutional venue for issuing, trading and lending traditional and tokenised alternative assets, has announced that Investec has become the first member of its digital securities marketplace. This milestone marks the beginning of institutional participation as BPX moves towards live market operations, with additional institutions progressing through onboarding. Investec will connect to…
Derive.xyz Integrates with Haruko to Enhance Institutional Risk Management
Derive.xyz, the on-chain options exchange, has integrated with Haruko, a global provider of institutional digital assets technology. This partnership aims to strengthen risk and portfolio management capabilities for institutional clients by providing real-time insights into trading activity, portfolio positions and market exposure. Through the integration, Derive clients can now use Haruko’s platform to consolidate data…
GlobalBlock Launches Digital Assets Offering for UK Clients with FCA-Approved Financial Promotions
GlobalBlock, part of GCEX Group, has launched its digital assets offering for UK clients, providing access to crypto services with institutional-grade support and robust controls. The company’s UK cryptoasset financial promotions have been approved by Archax, the regulated digital assets platform, under the FCA’s cryptoasset financial promotions regime. This approval complements GCEX Group’s existing licences,…
Broadridge Integrates Crypto.com Into Global NYFIX Network
Broadridge Financial Solutions has integrated Crypto.com into its NYFIX order routing network, marking the first cryptocurrency expansion for the service in Asia. This collaboration allows institutional crypto orders to flow through the same FIX-based infrastructure used for traditional asset classes. By linking their technology, market participants on the NYFIX Marketplace can now route orders directly…
Nasdaq and Boerse Stuttgart Group Partner to Modernise European Post-Trade Infrastructure
Nasdaq has entered into a strategic partnership with Seturion, the Boerse Stuttgart Group’s pan-European settlement platform for tokenised assets. The collaboration aims to address the fragmentation of Europe’s capital markets by leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create a more unified settlement ecosystem. Initially focusing on structured products, Nasdaq’s European trading venues will connect to…
ClearToken and Canton Network Partner to Launch Regulated Settlement Infrastructure
ClearToken, the FCA-authorised financial market infrastructure (FMI) provider, has partnered with Canton Network to deploy three Daml-based digital asset platforms: CT Register, CT Pay, and CT Settle. This collaboration integrates ClearToken’s regulatory status with Canton’s blockchain architecture to provide settlement for stablecoin FX and tokenised cash flows. The suite enables the tokenisation of fiat and…
3DX and BridgePort Partner to Enhance Institutional Crypto Trading Infrastructure
3DX, the MiCAR-regulated crypto-asset trading platform powered by 360T, has partnered with BridgePort to integrate its off-exchange settlement (OES) middleware. This collaboration is designed to improve capital efficiency and reduce settlement risk for institutional clients. By incorporating this infrastructure, 3DX enables firms to streamline post-trade operations while maintaining their existing relationships with chosen custodians. The…
Sphinx Targets 24/7 Energy Markets with Blockchain-Enabled Derivatives Exchange
A new entrant to the energy derivatives landscape is preparing to test whether modern trading infrastructure can reshape how energy risk is managed. Sphinx, a startup exchange operator, is developing a platform designed for continuous trading and near-instant settlement in energy derivatives, initially targeting U.S. natural gas and electricity markets. The Sphinx Global Commodity Exchange…