Exclusive: BX Digital receives FINMA-License

"While the U.S. talks a big game in crypto, Europe – and especially Switzerland – is taking the lead in tokenized assets."

Those are the words of Lidia Kurt, CEO of the Swiss trading platform BX Digital.

Last week, the Boerse Stuttgart Group subsidiary received a license from FINMA – making it the first trading platform in Switzerland permitted to offer banks and financial institutions trading in tokenized assets via public blockchains.

We took the licensing event as an opportunity to meet with Lidia at the Frankfurt Crypto Assets Conference. In our conversation, she reveals:

• The 40–99% cost savings – how BX Digital offers clear advantages over traditional systems

• The minutes-not-days transformation – why major corporates are already lining up to manage their liquidity

• The Ethereum paradox – why BX Digital is starting on Ethereum despite high gas fees

• Lean by design – how a compact team built innovative market infrastructure

Background on Licensing & BX Digital

Lidia, congratulations on receiving the FINMA license! What does this milestone mean for BX Digital and the European financial market?

Thank you! For us, it's a huge breakthrough, as we can now officially launch our platform. But the significance goes well beyond BX Digital – it’s the first license for a DLT trading system under the new Swiss legislation, making us pioneers in the European space.

In particular, this shows a clear lead internationally: while the U.S. makes big announcements in crypto, Europe – and especially Switzerland – is assuming a leadership role in tokenized assets. This new infrastructure will pave the way for a more efficient, transparent capital market.

BX Digital is building a trading platform for tokenized assets. How does your approach differ from traditional exchanges?