Proposed national trust bank to enable regulated custody, settlement and risk management services

CHICAGO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EDX Markets, a leading digital asset technology firm that combines an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, today announced that it has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish EDX Trust, National Association, a proposed national trust bank to deliver regulated digital asset custody, trade clearing and settlement and risk management services.

EDX Trust is designed to address structural risks in digital asset markets, where vertically integrated platforms commonly combine brokerage, exchange and custody functions. By establishing a separate OCC-regulated trust entity, EDX Trust aims to introduce an operating model aligned with traditional financial market structure, enhancing transparency, reducing conflicts of interest and strengthening market resilience.

If approved, EDX Trust would operate alongside EDX Markets and EDXM International’s existing trading infrastructure, supporting custody and settlement workflows for both venues. The proposed trust bank would also provide a secure foundation for institutional participation, including segregated custody, robust operational controls and comprehensive risk management.

“Filing for a national trust bank is a natural next step in our mission to deliver institutional-grade infrastructure and more secure environments to digital asset markets,” said Tony Acuña-Rohter, CEO of EDX Markets. “EDX Trust positions us to meet the evolving needs of banks and large financial institutions as they scale their digital asset strategies.”

The filing marks a significant milestone in EDX Markets’ strategy to extend its institutional market structure into a fully regulated environment, reinforcing its commitment to transparent, non-conflicted and institutionally aligned digital asset infrastructure.

About EDX

EDX is a digital asset technology firm that combines an institution-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse. EDX Markets, our flagship marketplace, is designed to emulate the world’s most sophisticated exchanges, with deep liquidity, firm prices and low trading costs. EDX has structured its business to minimize risk for its members while providing a diverse array of operational and capital efficiencies. Backed by some of the world’s leading trading and venture capital firms, EDX is actively developing new features and expanding its geographic presence to deliver trusted, liquid and efficient crypto trading experiences for all institutions. To learn more, visit edxmarkets.com.

Disclaimer: EDX Markets products are available only to institutions in the U.S. and certain other jurisdictions. This communication is directed solely at investment professionals with experience in matters relating to investments. Any investment activity to which it relates, including services or products described, is available only to such persons. Persons who do not have such professional experience may not rely on it.

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