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London launches first regulated crypto derivatives platform as digital assets enter mainstream

by May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
London launches first regulated crypto derivatives platform as digital assets enter mainstream

The UK has taken a major step towards mainstream adoption of digital assets with the launch of GFO-X, London’s first regulated and centrally cleared cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform.

Backed by FTSE 100 asset manager M&G and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), GFO-X will offer institutional investors access to bitcoin index futures and options. The first trade on the new venue was scheduled for Tuesday, marking a landmark moment in the evolution of Britain’s financial markets.

The platform, which describes itself as “institutional-grade”, is partnered with clearing giant LCH — part of the London Stock Exchange Group — which will provide clearing services through its newly developed DigitalAssetClear service.

GFO-X chief executive Arnab Sen said the launch was “a further foundational step toward increased institutional digital asset derivatives trading, providing the infrastructure, central clearing, robust risk mitigation and liquidity”.

The platform has already attracted major institutional partners, including FTSE 100 bank Standard Chartered and market-makers IMC and Virtu Financial, signalling growing confidence in regulated access to the crypto market.

Often dubbed the “Wild West” of finance, cryptocurrency markets have long been viewed with caution by regulators due to their volatility and perceived exposure to financial crime. The FCA continues to warn retail investors that cryptoassets have no inherent value and should only be approached with an expectation of potentially total loss.

However, the landscape is rapidly evolving. A wave of institutional interest — from hedge funds to global banks — has driven demand for regulated trading environments. GFO-X aims to meet that demand by offering fully regulated crypto derivatives products, helping to bring much-needed transparency and oversight to the space.

Marcus Robinson, head of DigitalAssetClear at LCH, said: “It is essential that we find ways to offer regulated, segregated and trusted routes to provide customers with a diverse breadth of services. We are excited to continue working with GFO-X to offer a regulated marketplace for this asset class.”

The launch comes as the UK moves forward with plans to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets. The government has set out proposals for legislation that will bring digital assets under the FCA’s supervision, as part of wider efforts to position Britain as a competitive global hub for fintech and digital finance.

The timing may also prove advantageous as global regulatory attitudes diverge. While the Biden administration in the US has taken a tougher stance on crypto, the return of Donald Trump to the presidency has signalled a potentially more crypto-friendly approach, setting the stage for increased competition among jurisdictions to attract digital asset firms.

For now, London’s financial sector has claimed an important first: a fully regulated, institutionally backed crypto derivatives exchange — a development that could help to reshape perceptions of digital assets and unlock new growth for the UK’s fintech ecosystem.

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