EDX Markets selects David Olsson
06 October 2025 US
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EDX Markets, a digital asset technology firm that integrates an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, has chosen David Olsson as its chief commercial officer (CCO).
Olsson has over 15 years of senior leadership experience across digital assets, institutional sales, and banking.
Prior to this role, he was most recently global head of institutional sales at Kraken, where he managed the firm’s client engagement and global institutional growth strategy.
Previously, Olsson held senior positions at BlockFi, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America, where he supervised global financing and derivative distribution initiatives that scaled businesses and grew institutional client bases internationally.
In his new role Olsson will steer EDX’s commercial strategy, marketing and global business development.
Olsson says: “I am excited to join EDX at a pivotal time for digital asset markets, as institutions are preparing to engage at scale. Backed by some of the world’s leading financial institutions, EDX has built a world-class foundation rooted in the security, efficiency and operational excellence that institutional participants expect.
“I look forward to working with the team to further advance EDX’s growth and reinforce its position as the premier venue for digital asset trading.”
Tony Acuña-Rohter, CEO of EDX Markets, says: “We are delighted to welcome David to EDX at this important stage of our growth. David’s deep expertise across institutional finance and digital assets will be instrumental as we broaden our global footprint.
“With his leadership, EDX will continue to deliver on its vision of providing institutions with a secure, transparent and efficient digital asset marketplace built on the best practices of traditional finance.”
Olsson has over 15 years of senior leadership experience across digital assets, institutional sales, and banking.
Prior to this role, he was most recently global head of institutional sales at Kraken, where he managed the firm’s client engagement and global institutional growth strategy.
Previously, Olsson held senior positions at BlockFi, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America, where he supervised global financing and derivative distribution initiatives that scaled businesses and grew institutional client bases internationally.
In his new role Olsson will steer EDX’s commercial strategy, marketing and global business development.
Olsson says: “I am excited to join EDX at a pivotal time for digital asset markets, as institutions are preparing to engage at scale. Backed by some of the world’s leading financial institutions, EDX has built a world-class foundation rooted in the security, efficiency and operational excellence that institutional participants expect.
“I look forward to working with the team to further advance EDX’s growth and reinforce its position as the premier venue for digital asset trading.”
Tony Acuña-Rohter, CEO of EDX Markets, says: “We are delighted to welcome David to EDX at this important stage of our growth. David’s deep expertise across institutional finance and digital assets will be instrumental as we broaden our global footprint.
“With his leadership, EDX will continue to deliver on its vision of providing institutions with a secure, transparent and efficient digital asset marketplace built on the best practices of traditional finance.”
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