Archax

Archax is a London-based digital asset exchange, brokerage, and custodian, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Founded in 2018, it serves institutional investors and professionals globally, providing a compliant bridge between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem. Archax is notable for being the first firm on the UK's FCA Cryptoasset Register and the first to receive full FCA regulation as a digital securities exchange. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including trading and exchange for cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets, brokerage services for institutional clients, and secure custody for both fiat and digital assets. Archax also provides tools for token issuance, fundraising, and treasury management, along with derivatives trading. Its target customers include hedge funds, pension funds, asset managers, and professional firms across the UK, EU, US, and UAE markets. The company generates revenue through transaction and custody fees, as well as brokerage services.