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LCH SA Receives Regulatory Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Clearing
The London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) Parisian clearinghouse affiliate LCH SA has announced that it has received regulatory approval to provide clearing services for Bitcoin derivatives.
Key Features of LCH DigitalAssetClear
- Fund separation to protect users in case of defaults
- Customized risk management system
- Clear rules specifically designed for this service
LCH SA will leverage its newly established service, LCH DigitalAssetClear, to provide clearing functions for relevant contracts traded on UK FCA-regulated digital asset derivatives trading venue GFO-X. This collaborative approach prioritizes security and adherence to stringent regulatory frameworks, catering specifically to the digital asset derivatives market.
LCH SA is finalizing details with its partners and aims to launch the service by the end of 2024.
New Contracts Based on Established Index
Approval from French authorities – the ACPR and the AMF, as well as from ESMA and LCH’s EMIR College, was required for LCH SA to operate in France and Europe. The affiliate’s new Bitcoin futures and options contracts will be settled on the GFO-X/Coin Metrics Single Asset Real-Time Bitcoin Index (GFOXBR), complying with European regulations for reference rates.
Stability in the Bitcoin Market
LCH DigitalAssetClear will function as a separate system for clearing these new Bitcoin contracts, ensuring stability in the market. By utilizing LCH SA’s established methods for reducing risk, settling transactions, and optimizing margins within a regulated environment, participants will benefit from the advantages provided by LCH DigitalAssetClear.
Last month, the LSE announced plans to launch exchange-traded notes for Bitcoin and Ether, scheduled to start on May 28.
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