Tyler and Cameron Winklevossâ Gemini crypto exchange just added off-chain and over the counter trade negotiations on its platform.
The features come via Gemini Clearing, an electronic settlement system. According to the firmâs blog posting, Gemini Clearing allows Gemini accounts to negotiate and settle trades between Gemini accounts.
âSuch trades can either be arranged bilaterally between two parties or brokered via a third party,â the company said. âGemini Clearing provides regulated clearing and settlement services for such pre-arranged trades, which helps to ensure timely settlement and mitigate counterparty risk.â
In essence, Gemini Clearing acts as an escrow service for cryptocurrency traders looking to take advantage of Geminiâs customer services.
To be clear, Gemini does not have an OTC desk but rather supports OTC desk trades with the new product.
Based out of New York, Gemini offers six cryptocurrency products including bitcoin, litecoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, zcash, and the exchangeâs stablecoin, the gemini dollar.
Gemini says the new product falls under the exchangeâs know your customer/anti-money laundering (KYC/AML) policies, which it holds as the industry standard.
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