FalconX, a prominent cryptocurrency prime broker, is embarking on a significant expansion by launching a dedicated foreign exchange (FX) desk in London. The move comes alongside the recruitment of a team from crypto banking firm BCB Group, signaling FalconX's strategic push into the traditional currency markets.

The newly established FX desk aims to cater to crypto trading firms, exchanges, and brokers, providing them with access to a wide range of forex pairs. These pairs include major currencies like the U.S. dollar, euro, and British pound, among others, offering participants greater flexibility in their trading activities.

Leading the FX desk is Ben Sebley, alongside key hires Richard Usher as head of FX trading and Lux Thiagarajah as head of commercial FX. With a total team size of five members, FalconX is poised to leverage their expertise to enhance its service offerings and market presence.

FalconX, renowned as the world's largest digital asset prime broker, has positioned itself as a pivotal player in providing comprehensive trading, financing, and custody solutions to institutional clients. With access to over four hundred crypto tokens, FalconX has become a trusted partner for institutions navigating the complexities of the digital asset space.

The FX desk's strategic focus includes establishing new fiat gateways and optimizing fund movements across traditional currency pairs, with a particular emphasis on same-day settlement options. This move underscores FalconX's commitment to bridging the gap between the crypto and fiat worlds, setting a new standard for efficiency and integration in the process.

Austin Reid, FalconX's global head of revenue and business, expressed optimism about the FX desk's potential impact on the industry's evolving capital markets. By seamlessly merging crypto and fiat, FalconX aims to provide institutional investors, ranging from hedge funds to market makers, with enhanced FX liquidity, thereby strengthening the digital asset market structure.

FalconX's recent introduction of Prime Connect, a service allowing institutions to trade on exchanges while their funds remain in regulated custody, further underscores its commitment to providing innovative solutions tailored to institutional needs. With features like post-trade settlement, institutional-grade credit, and portfolio margining, FalconX continues to cement its position as a leading player in the digital asset prime brokerage space.