Blockchain, the company that created the popular Blockchain.info wallet, recently announced the launch of a “comprehensive institutional platform” called Blockchain Principal Strategies (BPS).
The company noted in a blog post that BPS will offer family offices, investors, and organizations an easy and effective way to obtain research information on the cryptocurrency market. The proprietary solution will also reportedly provide clients “exposure to the growing digital asset ecosystem” by helping them securely manage, acquire, and evaluate digital assets.
Blockchain CEO Peter Smith stated that:
BPS provides clients the opportunity to invest in digital assets with the same peace of mind and security that has become synonymous with the Blockchain name.
The company’s blog post mentions that with BPS, investors will be able to use an over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform that provides a “white-glove trading service.” Notably, the cryptocurrency startup has put together a team of professionals who’ve worked with financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan.
An OTC Trading Desk
The crypto wallet provider’s proprietary OTC platform, available at bps.blockchain.com, will feature a matchmaker and serve as a “direct counterparty” for traders, which would help mitigate trading risks and allow for smooth trades.
Through BPS, the established company will help institutional investors trade “across major currencies and digital asset pairs.” This, Blockchain says, will be facilitated by a smart Order Management System (OMS), which will leverage liquidity for optimal trade execution.
Other notable features that BPS will provide include a customizable portfolio manager and interface, “exclusive insights,” risk assessment tools, and professional investment and trading advice from the company’s experienced researchers.
Among these researchers is one of the UK’s and Ireland’s well-known economists Garrick Hileman, who was recently hired to oversee the company’s research department. Sales and Strategy Head at Blockchain, Breanne Madigan stated:
I joined Blockchain to help modernize the financial system, and launching BPS is the first step in our longer term strategy to execute on that vision. In addition to the BPS platform itself, we will also offer educational and networking opportunities with hopes of creating a broader, well-informed community around digital currencies moving forward.
Blockchain’s users will be able to access a number of “managed investment offerings” through BPS such as making “direct equity investments” in legitimate crypto and blockchain related companies. Moreover, BPS users will be informed about “early stage token offerings” that will reportedly be vetted by the company’s research team.
