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DBS Bank Launches Asia’s First OTC Crypto Options and Notes

marcel.mihalic@gmail.com
Last updated: September 18, 2024 3:46 am
By marcel.mihalic@gmail.com 4 Min Read
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As the first Asian bank to offer over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options and structured notes, Singapore’s DBS Bank is making a significant impact in the financial sector. Initially set for launch in Q4 2024, these products will primarily focus on institutional investors and accredited wealth clients, providing them with expanded investment opportunities linked to major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

This initiative comes at a time of considerable growth in the cryptocurrency market, with DBS reporting nearly a 50% increase in total market value in the first five months of 2024. The bank has also seen a 36% rise in active trading clients and an impressive 80% increase in assets under custody, while the value of digital assets traded on the DBS Digital Exchange (DDEx) has nearly tripled compared to the same timeframe in 2023.

Expanding Digital Asset Services

The new products from DBS will enhance its existing digital asset services, which currently enable clients to trade security tokens and cryptocurrencies under DDEx. OTC options trading and structured notes will offer clients alternative methods to gain exposure to the asset class and implement sophisticated investment strategies for more effective digital asset portfolio management.

The total crypto market cap is currently at $2 trillion. Chart: TradingView

Jacky Tai, Group Head of Trading and Structuring for Global Financial Markets at DBS, highlighted that these financial products are tailored to address the rising demand from professional investors increasingly incorporating digital assets into their portfolios.

The structured products will allow clients to either obtain the underlying cryptocurrency based on specific market conditions or receive dividends in cash.

Regulatory Oversight And Enforcement Actions

Despite the increasing global regulatory scrutiny surrounding the crypto market in recent weeks, DBS Bank continues to innovate in the digital asset space. With data indicating that these activities reached unprecedented levels in 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its enforcement actions against crypto firms, particularly in recent years.

Critics argue that the SEC has opted for “regulation by enforcement” instead of providing clear regulations. This approach has generated uncertainty and frustration within the crypto community as businesses navigate a highly monitored regulatory environment.

Prospective Future For DBS And Crypto

DBS Bank’s leadership among Asian banks is becoming more evident as it continues to expand its crypto offerings. The introduction of OTC crypto options aims to establish a framework that promotes responsible investing in digital assets while enhancing product availability.

Should this initiative prove successful, additional Asian financial institutions may adopt similar strategies, thereby shaping the future landscape of bitcoin trading and investment in the region. However, the outcomes of the upcoming congressional hearing regarding the SEC’s approach to digital assets could significantly affect crypto regulations both in the United States and internationally.

Image courtesy of CNBC, chart from TradingView

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