The authorisation will enable the firm to offer futures, perpetual contracts and options trading, and follows increasing institutional demand for regulated access to digital asset derivatives markets.
The new offering aims to address challenges traditionally facing equity derivatives markets including fixed trading hours and legacy clearing cycles, beneficial for both institutional and retail clients, One Trading chief executive tells The TRADE.
The submission will be made through the launch of a new non-profit organisation; move follows the recent launch of ESMA’s initial selection process for the tape on Monday.
The licensing is expected to support the increasing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets across the industry.
Individual brings extensive experience working across FX and digital assets, previously serving at B2C2, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and Bloomberg.
Expressions of interest are open until 11 February 2026; ESMA expected to make a decision on the contract at the start of July.
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