In the ever-evolving landscape of digital assets, 2023 has been a remarkable year for post-trade services, setting a strong foundation for future developments. Financial Market Infrastructure providers have played a crucial role in creating solutions to mitigate counterparty risk and enhance overall capital efficiency within the ecosystem.

The rapid adoption of off-exchange settlement (OES) solutions post FTX and the expansion of dedicated inter-custodial settlement networks to support OTC trading activity are some of the clear trends shaping the future of digital asset post-trade services. This report delves into the current state and future enhancement of these services, highlighting key partnerships and product launches that are poised to improve the digital asset trading experience for institutional market participants.