Crypto Finance Group

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, is a Swiss-based leader in digital asset solutions serving financial institutions across Europe. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a trusted, FINMA-regulated and BaFin-regulated partner for banks and institutional clients seeking to engage with digital assets.

Core Products and Services

Crypto Finance offers an integrated platform providing comprehensive digital asset infrastructure:

Custody Solutions: Industry-leading custody platform with SOC-2 Type II certified infrastructure and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified HSMs. The platform supports multiple blockchain protocols including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Cardano, and ERC-20/ERC-223/ERC-721/SPL tokens. Offers both outsourced custody and self-custody infrastructure options with flexible API, SWIFT, and UI interfaces.

Trading Services: 24/7 regulated crypto trading through two models: (1) Agency trading via trading desk with algorithmic best execution across multiple liquidity providers, supporting over 200 altcoins, and (2) Principal trading through LYNX platform (formerly Crypto Asset Trader) with streaming prices, RFQ, limit orders, and FIX/REST API access.

Staking Services: Custodial staking for major proof-of-stake assets including Ethereum, Cardano, Polkadot, and Solana. Assets remain in regulated custody while generating staking rewards, with end-to-end operational management.

AnchorNote Pledging Solution: Proprietary off-venue settlement platform enabling capital-efficient collateral management. Built on a custom settlement engine, it allows institutional clients to pledge digital assets to trading venues without moving assets out of custody, minimizing counterparty risk while maximizing capital efficiency through rapid collateral reallocation.

Key Strengths

As a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, Crypto Finance combines the security and trust of traditional financial market infrastructure with crypto-native expertise. The company operates under dual regulation: FINMA in Switzerland (securities firm license) and BaFin in Germany (MiCAR license), ensuring full compliance with European digital asset regulations including the forthcoming MiCA framework.

The platform's battle-tested custody solution secures billions in assets with a unique hardware setup preventing code injection and never exposing private keys. Integration with Clearstream Bank Luxembourg provides institutional clients seamless access through familiar interfaces.

Notable Clients and Projects

Commerzbank: Partnership enabling corporate clients to access Bitcoin and Ether trading and custody through regulated infrastructure.

IOTA Foundation: Comprehensive implementation of custody and settlement solutions.

finpension: Enabled Switzerland's first 3rd pillar pension solution offering crypto assets.

Crypto Finance also partners with leading platforms including Bitstamp, Börse Stuttgart Digital, Eurex, and Talos to expand institutional access to regulated digital assets.

Why Choose Crypto Finance Group

Crypto Finance delivers institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure combining regulatory compliance, security, and operational excellence. With SOC1 Type 1 ISAE3402 certification, insurance coverage, and integration capabilities via API, SWIFT, and UI, the company provides financial institutions a trusted gateway to the digital asset ecosystem. The proprietary settlement engine and flexible custody options enable clients to build customized solutions while maintaining the highest security standards.