Deutsche Börse introduces new platform for trading cryptocurrencies in real time

Deutsche Börse, the German securities marketplace, has officially launched its own cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at institutional clients. The platform, called Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX), was developed in collaboration with custody provider Crypto Finance. It offers a secure and regulated ecosystem for trading, settlement, and custody of crypto assets. Initially, trading on DBDX will be conducted on a request-for-quote basis, followed by a multilateral trading facility. The platform plans to extend its services to clients in Germany and other European markets. This launch is part of Deutsche Börse’s Horizon 2026 strategy to play a leading role in the digitalization of asset classes. The company had previously announced its intention to launch a digital asset platform in late 2023. In February, Crypto Finance obtained four licenses from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, allowing it to provide regulated digital asset trading, settlement, and custody services in Germany. Deutsche Börse has been actively involved in the crypto industry, with its electronic trading platform, Xetra, listing various cryptocurrency-related investment products. The company has also been exploring the benefits of blockchain technology in operations such as securities financing.