ClearToken Wins Approval From U.K.'s FCA for Digital Asset Settlement Service

ClearToken has received authorization from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to launch CT Settle, a delivery-versus-payment (DvP) settlement system designed for digital assets, stablecoins, and fiat currencies. This platform addresses the capital inefficiencies in trading by eliminating the need for pre-funding trades, enabling assets and payments to be transferred simultaneously. This innovative model encourages efficiency for institutional traders by freeing up liquidity and reducing counterparty risk. Backed by Nomura, ClearToken is working towards creating a 24/7 post-trade infrastructure for digital markets, similar to established systems like CLS in the forex market. The firm also intends to introduce a central counterparty clearing house (CCP) pending Bank of England approval and plans to support tokenized securities within the framework of the U.K.’s Digital Securities Sandbox. Additionally, ClearToken is among the few companies that have been granted such regulatory approval in the current climate.

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