Crypto.com has introduced a new platform tailored for institutional investors in the United States.
Announced on January 21, the platform aims to expand the Singapore-based exchange’s presence in the U.S. by offering advanced tools designed for institutional trading. This platform complements the existing Crypto.com App, which caters primarily to retail traders in the region.
According to co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek, the launch builds on the company’s significant investments in technology and banking infrastructure following the testing of an early exchange version in 2022.
The platform provides institutional traders access to over 300 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, featuring advanced trading tools, deep liquidity, and robust infrastructure designed for high-frequency and large-volume trading. Some of its key features include advanced order types, sub-account management, and integrated trading bots such as DCA, GRID, and TWAP for strategy automation. Users can fund accounts via Fedwire transfers and withdraw in U.S. Dollars or USDC at a 1:1 ratio. Additional services include instant transfers, OTC options, low-latency API trading, and customized client programs.
Meanwhile, this announcement coincides with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) ongoing 90-day review of Crypto.com’s sports futures contracts, which began on January 7, 2025. These contracts allow the exchange’s users to bet on major football games, including the Super Bowl, raising concerns about potential violations of laws governing betting contracts. Historically, the CFTC has opposed contracts tied to sports, wars, or non-financial public events.
Crypto.com notified the CFTC in December, but a delayed submission prevented a pre-launch review. A company spokesperson criticized the timing, suggesting that incoming CFTC leadership should handle such reviews to ensure fair market operations under the new administration.
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