The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has registered the
Switzerland-based market-making liquidity provider Portofino Technologies,
enabling the company to serve institutional crypto clients in the UK.
According to the press release, this step allows the
firm to engage with major banks, trading platforms, brokers, and institutional
investors. Additionally, the certification allows the firm to provide over-the-counter trading services in the UK and Switzerland.
Alex Casimo, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating
Officer at Portofino Technologies, mentioned: “Receiving the FCA’s
approval to operate as a crypto asset trading firm in the UK is a significant
milestone for Portofino Technologies, which will allow us to expand our
institutional client base.”
“After having successfully built our product
for on-exchange trading, Portofino sees the growth of its client franchise as a
significant profit driver for the company in the coming years.”
The expansion of OTC business by Portofino
Technologies signals a growth trajectory in its crypto offerings. The company
aims to expand its liquidity services globally by aligning with the FCA
regulations.
Established in 2021, Portofino Technologies operates
as a market-making liquidity provider. The Switzerland-based firm offers a
trading infrastructure targeting the digital sector. By 2023, Portofino
reportedly secured $50 million in funding from investors such as Coatue
Management, Valar Ventures, and Global Founders Capital.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has registered the
Switzerland-based market-making liquidity provider Portofino Technologies,
enabling the company to serve institutional crypto clients in the UK.
According to the press release, this step allows the
firm to engage with major banks, trading platforms, brokers, and institutional
investors. Additionally, the certification allows the firm to provide over-the-counter trading services in the UK and Switzerland.
Alex Casimo, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating
Officer at Portofino Technologies, mentioned: “Receiving the FCA’s
approval to operate as a crypto asset trading firm in the UK is a significant
milestone for Portofino Technologies, which will allow us to expand our
institutional client base.”
“After having successfully built our product
for on-exchange trading, Portofino sees the growth of its client franchise as a
significant profit driver for the company in the coming years.”
The expansion of OTC business by Portofino
Technologies signals a growth trajectory in its crypto offerings. The company
aims to expand its liquidity services globally by aligning with the FCA
regulations.
Established in 2021, Portofino Technologies operates
as a market-making liquidity provider. The Switzerland-based firm offers a
trading infrastructure targeting the digital sector. By 2023, Portofino
reportedly secured $50 million in funding from investors such as Coatue
Management, Valar Ventures, and Global Founders Capital.
