Swiss Exchange SIX Approved by FINMA to Integrate Digital CSD Operations and Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services

Deep Tide TechFlow News, May 5th, according to Crowdfund Insider, Swiss financial market infrastructure provider SIX has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to directly integrate its digital central securities depository (CSD, formerly SIX Digital Exchange AG operations) into its existing SIX SIS AG division. At the same time, FINMA also authorized SIX to offer cryptocurrency custody services through this merged central securities depository.

Previously, SIX maintained separate infrastructures for traditional markets and blockchain-based assets for many years. This integration eliminates that boundary, creating a single platform that supports end-to-end trading and post-trade services across asset classes. Financial institutions can manage cryptocurrency custody under the FINMA regulatory framework using the same security systems as traditional instruments like stocks and bonds.

Rafael Moral Santiago, head of securities services and member of SIX’s executive committee, stated that the goal is to provide financial institutions with a single secure entry point into digital assets, combining innovation with the stability of existing systems. This move is part of SIX’s long-term plan to develop comprehensive post-trade solutions across Europe by 2030.

SIX is headquartered in Switzerland and owned by approximately 120 financial institutions. Its business covers exchanges, post-trade services, financial information, and payment infrastructure.