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Eurex, a derivatives exchange that is operated by German exchange organization Deutsche Börse, has announced its intention to launch several crypto futures contracts. The company is reportedly planning to introduce contracts for BTC, ETH, and XRP.
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Eurex Expected to Launch Crypto Futures Contracts
Deutsche Börse-operated Eurex has reportedly become the latest major financial institution to be on the cusp of launching crypto asset derivative products.
Citing âseveral people familiar withâ the companyâs plans, media has reported that the exchange has been meeting with market makers regarding the cryptocurrency futures, with Eurex planning to launch contracts for BTC, ETH, and XRP.
The exchange is believed to have been considering introducing cryptocurrency futures since 2018, with a spokesperson for Deutsche Börse stating: âWe are thinking about futures, with which private investors and institutional investors can protect existing investments in bitcoin or set for falling prices of the cyber currencyâ in an interview during Dec. 2017.
Deutsche Börse Expands Crypto Asset Endeavors
The rumored Eurex futures contracts come almost six months after Deutsche Börse announced that it had established a division dedicated to crypto assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT).
The âDLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structuresâ division was headed by Jens Hachmeister, who has led the companyâs blockchain initiatives since April 2018. Hachmeister was tasked with overseeing a team of 24.
Detailing the reasons behind the companyâs decision to set up the division, Hachmeister stated: âDeutsche Börse has been active with the technology in a first phase of ideation and exploration ⊠However, these explorative steps have not been coordinated on a group-wide level. In order to use the full potential of the technology for our businesses, to generate efficiencies and create revenues, a centrally steered approach is necessary.â
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