Chicago, Illinois, United States, October 2025 – EDX Markets, a leading digital asset technology firm combining an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, has announced the appointment of David Olsson as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its institutional trading platform and strengthen its leadership team amid growing global demand for regulated digital asset market solutions.
With more than 15 years of senior leadership experience spanning digital assets, institutional sales, and global banking, Olsson brings a proven track record in scaling businesses and advancing institutional adoption of emerging financial technologies. Most recently, he served as Global Head of Institutional Sales at Kraken, where he oversaw global client engagement and institutional growth initiatives. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at BlockFi, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America, where he led global financing and derivatives distribution programs that significantly expanded institutional client portfolios.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, David Olsson said, “I am excited to join EDX at a pivotal time for digital asset markets, as institutions are preparing to engage at scale. Backed by some of the world’s leading financial institutions, EDX has built a world-class foundation rooted in the security, efficiency and operational excellence that institutional participants expect. I look forward to working with the team to further advance EDX’s growth and reinforce its position as the premier venue for digital asset trading.”
As Chief Commercial Officer, Olsson will lead EDX’s commercial strategy, marketing, and global business development, driving growth through new partnerships and market expansion. His appointment aligns with EDX’s vision to bring institutional-grade infrastructure and standards to the digital asset ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto innovation.
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Tony Acuña-Rohter, CEO of EDX Markets, stated, “We are delighted to welcome David to EDX at this important stage of our growth. David’s deep expertise across institutional finance and digital assets will be instrumental as we broaden our global footprint. With his leadership, EDX will continue to deliver on its vision of providing institutions with a secure, transparent and efficient digital asset marketplace built on the best practices of traditional finance.”
About EDX Markets
EDX Markets is a digital asset technology firm that operates an institutional-only trading venue combined with a central clearinghouse designed to emulate the structure and transparency of the world’s most sophisticated financial exchanges. Its flagship platform offers deep liquidity, firm pricing, and low trading costs while minimizing counterparty risk and enhancing operational efficiency for institutional participants. Backed by some of the world’s leading trading and venture capital firms, EDX continues to innovate through new product features and global expansion, delivering secure, trusted, and efficient digital asset trading solutions for institutions worldwide.
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