TL;DR
- Matrixport Acquires CFAM: Matrixport has acquired Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG (CFAM) and rebranded it to Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM), managing $6 billion in assets.
- Regulatory Approval: The acquisition has been approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), enhancing Matrixport’s regulatory footprint in Europe.
- Leadership and Expansion: Stefan Schwitter is appointed CEO of MAM, aiming to drive growth and innovation in the European market, with a focus on compliant crypto asset management products.
Matrixport, a leading crypto financial services provider, has announced the acquisition of Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG (CFAM), a Switzerland-based crypto investment solutions provider. The all-cash deal, completed on September 30, 2024, marks a significant milestone for Matrixport as it rebrands CFAM to Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM).
$6 Billion in Assets Under Management
With this acquisition, Matrixport now manages $6 billion in assets. The move is part of Matrixport’s strategy to expand its European footprint, leveraging CFAM’s established presence and regulatory approvals in Switzerland.
The acquisition has received the green light from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and other relevant regulatory bodies. Matrixport’s co-founder and CEO, John Ge, emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition.
“The acquisition enables clients access to the most innovative, compliant crypto asset management products, and aligns with our strategy to further expand European services,” Ge stated.
The new entity will offer various crypto investment solutions, including the first crypto fund to receive regulatory approval from FINMA.
Leadership and Future Plans
Stefan Schwitter, previously the head of asset management at CFAM, has been appointed as the CEO of Matrixport Asset Management. This leadership change is expected to drive the company’s growth and innovation in the European market.
Matrixport’s Chief Compliance Officer, Christopher Liu, highlighted the company’s commitment to regulatory collaboration, stating:
“The acquisition expands our regulatory footprint in Switzerland and reflects our steadfast commitment towards continually collaborating with regulators to review existing regulations and refine virtual assets specific regulations in the years to come.”
Matrixport’s Growing Portfolio
Founded in 2019 by crypto mogul Jihan Wu, Matrixport has rapidly grown its portfolio. The company holds a money lender license in Hong Kong and is registered as a money services business in the United States.
Recently, Matrixport launched a real-world assets platform called Matrixdock and unveiled a new gold-backed token on Ethereum and BNB Chain. This acquisition positions Matrixport as a formidable player in the European crypto market, poised for further growth and innovation.
