V-Bank x Trever: The key to a future-proof Digital Asset Banking Infrastructure

V-Banks objective: a robust, scalable, and compliant infrastructure capable of managing cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities (crypto securities) efficiently. This solution needed to go beyond the limitations of standalone trading or custody platforms, delivering a comprehensive suite of functionalities to streamline operations. Developing an in-house solution was initially considered but quickly ruled out due to the extensive time, costs and resources it would require. Such a project could take years, constantly increasing costs and delaying the market launch.

V-Bank’s requirements

V-Bank sought a solution to manage digital assets. In addition to the trading functionalities, the key requirements were clear (this is only a selection):

• Scalability: A scalable solution would ensure growing trading volumes, increasing user numbers or evolving operational requirements. This supports the bank's growth without requiring extensive overhauls or compromising performance.
• Single Integration: A single integration would minimize implementation effort and therefore a fast time to market. This allows generalization of data from all connected venues, keeps maintenance costs at a minimum and enables expansion without additional changes.
• Modular and expandable: A modular system would enable to start with selected cryptocurrency trading pairs and expand the setup at a later stage with stablecoins, tokenized securities (crypto securities) and additional cryptocurrency trading pairs.
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Timeline

1. Phase 1 (June 2023): In phase 1, a smaller setup with the focus on financial commissioning spot trading for cryptocurrencies was chosen. This allows a fast time to market and gather experience in the digital asset field.
2. Phase 2 (November 2024): As V-Bank became one of the first banks in Germany to receive a custody licence in May 2024, this was followed by the next steps with Trever to extend the venues and upgrade the modules.
3. Phase 3 (2025): V-Bank expands its capabilities to include tokenized securities (crypto securities) in its service portfolio, focusing on primary market investing and establishing connections to secondary markets. Building on its robust infrastructure, V-Bank has already implemented processes to trade and custody tokenized securities and is preparing to integrate advanced functionalities.

More insights

Explore every step of V-Bank’s journey toward streamlined and efficient digital asset operations. Our comprehensive case study covers:

• The importance of a Digital Asset Operating System
• V-Bank’s specific requirements
• Timeline of the implementation
• Modular setup that meet V-Bank’s needs
• Key functionalities enhancing daily operations
• Compliance standards ensuring regulatory alignment

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