Crypto Finance, part of the Deutsche Börse Group, has introduced a new settlement product designed to help institutions trade digital assets more efficiently while keeping custody risks low.
The solution, called AnchorNote, enables large investors to execute deals across multiple platforms without physically transferring their coins out of secure storage.
The system is debuting in Switzerland, with plans to extend access to other European markets in the near future. Philipp Dettwiler, who leads custody and settlement at Crypto Finance, described the launch as a way to bridge “the gap between safe asset storage and capital efficiency.”
How AnchorNote Works
At its core, AnchorNote allows institutions to pledge or settle assets without removing them from custody. By integrating middleware provider BridgePort, the service coordinates messaging between exchanges and custodians, giving traders real-time flexibility. BridgePort CEO Nirup Ramalingam said the approach lays the foundation for the kind of scalable asset mobility institutional clients increasingly demand.
Institutions can interact with AnchorNote through either a simple interface or by plugging directly into its API, making it possible to shift collateral between platforms almost instantly.
Regulation and Market Position
Crypto Finance already operates under licenses from Swiss financial regulator FINMA and, through its German arm, holds four approvals from BaFin. Since Deutsche Börse’s acquisition of a majority stake in 2021, the company has launched several regulated products, including Switzerland’s first crypto asset investment fund on the SIX exchange.
Off-Exchange Settlement Gains Ground
The introduction of AnchorNote comes as off-exchange settlement grows in popularity among institutional players seeking safer and faster execution. In July, Coinbase International Exchange joined Copper’s ClearLoop to provide similar functionality, while earlier this year Sygnum teamed up with Deribit on its Sygnum Protect custody solution.
By combining custody security with efficient trading mechanics, Crypto Finance is betting AnchorNote will give institutional investors a more seamless way to access the digital asset markets.
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