Keyrock Expands into the U.S. Market

Cryptocurrency market maker Keyrock is launching a new entity in the U.S. and opening an office in New York, as announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Leadership

Robert Valdes-Rodriguez, Keyrock’s Chief Commercial Officer, will spearhead the development of the New York operations. He brings over 25 years of senior management experience from traditional finance institutions, including ABN AMRO, Scotiabank, and Credit Agricole.

Regulatory Environment

The regulatory landscape in the U.S. is anticipated to improve under President Donald Trump’s administration, potentially leading to growth in the digital asset market. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a new crypto task force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to create fresh regulations for the industry.

Company Vision

“The U.S., as the largest capital market in the world, is a natural fit for our ambitions to eventually become one of the largest players in global financial markets,” stated Keyrock CEO Kevin de Patroul in the release.

Company Background

Founded in Brussels in 2017, Keyrock also has entities in Belgium, the U.K., Switzerland, and France. The firm provides liquidity to over 85 centralized and decentralized trading venues globally, employs 170 individuals, and operates in 37 countries.