On Thursday, U.S. blockchain trading platform Bittrex announced it has teamed up with fintech firm invest.com to open a new digital trading platform for customers in the European Union (EU). The companies reported that the platform will be launched under the invest.com brand name.
Bittrex reported that the partnership will combine its cutting-edge trading platform technology, and selection of nearly 200 digital tokens, with invest.com’s knowledgeable team of experts in derivative trading, portfolio management, and equity trading. Itai Avneri, invest.com’s spokesman and co-founder of the new venture partnership, stated:
“We are very excited to form this joint venture with Bittrex. Innovation and determination have led invest.com to take a strategic step forward into the new world of trading. The brand will focus solely on the emerging crypto industry. We believe that excellent product experience coupled with supreme customer support, value added services and regulation state of mind will provide the community of traders with the ultimate platform to trade cryptocurrency in a safe and secure environment. Our goal is to become the most reputable platform in the EU and later in numerous countries across the globe.”
Bittrex CEO Bill Shihara then added:
“Blockchain technology has the potential to provide groundbreaking solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. That’s why every action we take is geared toward advancing this emerging technology, including launching this new trading platform with invest.com. This partnership will increase customers’ access to some of the world’s most innovative blockchain projects and further drive adoption of this revolutionary technology. Today’s announcement is another exciting step forward for the industry and Bittrex as we continue expanding our global footprint through new services and strategic partnerships.”