GCEX Joins Lynq Network’s Real-Time Settlement Platform for Digital Assets

Digital prime brokerage GCEX has joined Lynq Network’s newly launched real-time, interest-bearing settlement platform for digital assets. The infrastructure aims to improve post-trade efficiency and capital usage in institutional trading.

“We’re proud to be among the first institutions joining Lynq Network's real-time, interest-bearing settlement network,” GCEX shared. “As digital asset markets mature, efficient and secure post-trade infrastructure is becoming mission-critical.”

Institutions Back Launch of Lynq

Lynq reportedly enables faster settlement Settlement Settlement in finance refers to the process when a buyer makes payment and receives the agreed-upon services or goods. The term is used on exchanges such as New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when security changes hands. When the asset is transferred and placed in the new buyer's name, it is considered settled. This process could take a few hours or several days after a trade is made. It depends on the clearance process. In the United States, the settlement date for marketable stocks is usually 2 Settlement in finance refers to the process when a buyer makes payment and receives the agreed-upon services or goods. The term is used on exchanges such as New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when security changes hands. When the asset is transferred and placed in the new buyer's name, it is considered settled. This process could take a few hours or several days after a trade is made. It depends on the clearance process. In the United States, the settlement date for marketable stocks is usually 2 Read this Term and embedded treasury workflows, with an interest-in-transit feature that allows participants to earn yield while assets are in motion. The network is designed to support institutional needs as digital asset markets continue to mature.

Besides GCEX, Lynq also announced the onboarding of 15 new institutional clients to its real-time, interest-bearing digital asset settlement platform. Other participants include firms such as Crypto.com, GSR, Wintermute, Archax, DV Chain, FinchTrade, and JST Digital.

The network, which began processing client transactions on July 15, is designed to improve post-trade efficiency in digital asset markets through faster settlement and integrated interest on capital during transit. Existing users include Arca, B2C2, FalconX, and Galaxy.

“It’s incredibly gratifying to see such meaningful support from such important digital asset firms—especially having just launched the platform three short weeks ago,” commented Jerald David, the CEO of Lynq. “These institutions are not only driving volume, they’re driving the future of how capital should move—fast, secure, and interest-bearing.”

Enhancing Post-Trade Efficiency

Lynq allows institutions to embed the settlement infrastructure directly into treasury workflows. Users can conduct and complete settlements in real time while earning interest on funds in motion.

Crypto.com Exchange became the first exchange partner of the Lynq network in May, adopting real-time settlement and interest-bearing transfer features to improve capital movement through digital asset markets.

The exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term said the integration helps reduce settlement delays and lowers risk for institutional clients. It enables faster funding and position settlement using Lynq’s infrastructure.

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Crypto.com joined a consortium of firms using the platform, including B2C2, Galaxy, Wintermute, and U.S. Bank. Institutional users can access streamlined settlement tools designed to replace slower, traditional processes.

“Joining Lynq aligns with Crypto.com’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering greater efficiency within the digital assets ecosystem,” commented Eric Anzaini, President and COO at Crypto.com. “We believe that Lynq will offer significant benefits to the institutions we serve, and we are proud to be the first digital asset exchange to leverage this technology.”