London launches first regulated crypto derivatives platform as digital assets enter mainstream
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The launch of GFO-X represents a key development in the UK's embrace of digital assets, being the first regulated platform for institutional cryptocurrency derivatives trading. Backed by M&G and authorized by the FCA, GFO-X will enable institutional investors to trade bitcoin index futures and options. This comes at a time when institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is rising, necessitating a regulated and transparent trading environment. GFO-X partners with LCH for clearing services, aiming to mitigate risks in what has been labeled the 'Wild West' of finance.
The launch of GFO-X marks a significant step in the UK’s trajectory toward mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, with regulated trading opportunities now available for institutional investors.
GFO-X, London’s first regulated cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, is pivotal in addressing institutional demand while enhancing transparency and oversight in the crypto market.
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