Rebeca Moen
Jul 17, 2024 17:15
Bybit integrates Fireblocks Off Exchange, aiming to bolster security and transparency for institutional traders by mitigating counterparty risks.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its integration with Fireblocks Off Exchange, a move aimed at enhancing security and transparency for institutional traders. This integration allows businesses to trade on centralized exchanges without introducing counterparty risks, according to Fireblocks.
Meeting Institutional Needs with Off Exchange
The Fireblocks Off Exchange platform empowers institutional traders to operate on centralized exchanges from an on-chain, multi-party computation (MPC) shared wallet. This setup mitigates the risks associated with exchange counterparties, such as hacks, fraud, and insolvency. Bybit’s adoption of this technology underscores its commitment to institutional asset safety and on-chain transparency.
Bybit joins other significant crypto exchanges like Deribit, BIT, Bitget, Coinhako, Gate.io, One Trading, and OKX in integrating with Fireblocks Off Exchange. The platform leverages MPC technology to allow traders to allocate and mirror assets directly to an exchange from a wallet they mutually control, ensuring that client accounts are fully collateralized and visible on-chain.
1. Enhanced Asset Protection and Security
Fireblocks Off Exchange uses comprehensive MPC wallets to programmatically lock and mirror assets to the connected exchange. By locking funds in collateral vault accounts (CVAs), the platform minimizes the risk of unauthorized access or asset loss, adding another layer of protection for traders.
2. Real-Time Settlement and Transparency
The blockchain-native Fireblocks Off Exchange system facilitates real-time, on-chain settlement. This ensures that all transactions and asset movements are recorded on the blockchain, providing transparency and traceability for both exchanges and institutions without taking custody of client assets.
3. Flexibility and Control
Institutional traders benefit from the flexibility to withdraw assets to other venues or wallets once the CVA is rebalanced. This capability allows traders to select the most suitable storage or trading options, enhancing their control over asset management.
4. Increased Liquidity and Efficiency
The integration optimizes capital allocation and facilitates faster and more efficient trading activities, thereby enhancing market liquidity. This benefits both clients and exchanges by enabling better resource utilization and participation in a more liquid market environment.
Fireblocks has consistently pursued a technology-first approach to address the challenges in the digital asset industry. Its institutional-grade digital asset transfer platform, the Fireblocks Network, connects businesses to over 1,800 liquidity partners, trading venues, and counterparties. This integration aims to streamline trading operations and enhance the overall trading experience for institutional investors.
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