Deutsche Börse Group, based in Frankfurt, has introduced the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX), a new service dedicated to the spot trading, settlement, and custody of digital assets aimed at institutional clients.

The company announced on Tuesday that the new platform is designed to grant institutional clients access to a range of cryptocurrency trading products through a centralized platform.

Deutsche Börse's Head of FX & Digital Assets, Carlo Kölzer, emphasized the company's commitment to providing a reliable and regulatory-compliant trading environment for crypto assets in Europe, aligning with the company's Horizon 2026 strategy to lead in the digitalization of financial assets.

As outlined in the 'Horizon 2026' strategy unveiled in November 2023, Deutsche Börse aims to expand its digital assets services, offering a comprehensive trading platform that caters to institutional clients by increasing the variety of digital and tradable assets available.

Initially, transactions on the DBDX platform will be conducted based on a Request for Quote (RfQ) system. Deutsche Börse will manage the platform's operation, while Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH will handle the settlement and custody services.

Crypto Finance CEO Stijn Vander Straeten commented on the collaboration, highlighting it as a significant advancement in establishing a reliable digital asset ecosystem in partnership with Deutsche Börse. This partnership is also set to enhance Crypto Finance's existing regulated custody and settlement services in Germany.