Category: Exchanges

HKEX
March 20, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

OTC Clear to Accept China Bonds as Collateral for All Derivatives

The firm said in a press release that the move expands on an existing framework introduced in January, which allowed these bonds to be used for initial margin requirements under Northbound Swap Connect transactions.  The change means international investors holding these bonds through Bond Connect will have increased flexibility in managing their collateral across a…

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March 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nasdaq and Nuam Extend Strategic Tech Partnership

The companies said that under the extended agreement, Nasdaq’s central securities depository (CSD) platform will be adopted by all three exchanges.  The move is aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and increasing liquidity across the region.  It builds on Nasdaq’s existing collaboration with nuam, which is already integrating its trading infrastructure with Nasdaq’s technology. “Having…

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March 17, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FalconX and StoneX Execute First-Ever CME Group Solana Futures Trade

The company said in its release that it believes the milestone highlights growing institutional adoption of digital assets and marks a significant step in expanding regulated crypto derivatives markets. "This highly anticipated launch marks a historic moment for the Solana ecosystem, allowing institutional investors to manage risk and price exposure on a regulated venue," said…

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Euronext
March 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Agrees Deal to Acquire Admincontrol

The firm will acquire 100% of the company from Visma. The €398 million cash deal aligns with Euronext’s "Innovate for Growth 2027" strategy, which aims to expand its SaaS business and increase subscription-based revenues.  The acquisition is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Admincontrol, headquartered in Oslo,…

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Deutsche Börse
March 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Börse to Provide Institutional Clients Access to Crypto

The company said late Tuesday that the service, which leverages its Crypto Finance business as a sub-custodian, is expected to launch in April 2025, providing institutions with secure and regulated access to digital assets. Jens Hachmeister, Head of Issuer Services & New Digital Markets at Clearstream, stated: “Offering crypto custody is the next step on…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
March 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Launches Three-Year Growth and Profitability Program

It was explained that the initiative, Scale Up 2027, will target mid-single digit income growth and an increase in EBITDA margin from 28% to over 40% by the end of 2027. The Swiss financial market infrastructure provider reported CHF 1.6 billion in operating income for 2024, while adjusted net profit rose 12.3% to CHF 204.4…

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March 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CF Benchmarks Adds Crypto.com Exchange to Bitcoin and Ether Indices

Effective 31 March 2025, the firm said Crypto.com’s market data will be integrated into CF Benchmarks’ CME CF Bitcoin-Dollar Indices, CME CF Ether-Dollar Indices, and CME CF Ether-Bitcoin Ratio benchmarks.  The addition is expected to strengthen the representativeness and integrity of CF Benchmarks’ pricing products, which now draw data from eight constituent exchanges. “As the…

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Euronext
March 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Expands Clearing Services to Cover Crypto ETPs

The company said the move, effective from 3 March 2025, “marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into the regulated financial ecosystem.” They note that investors will have access to a wider selection of crypto ETPs while the firm ensures security and regulatory compliance. The expansion allows investors to trade crypto-backed ETPs with the…

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