About DigitalAssetClear
LCH DigitalAssetClear is an EMIR authorised segregated clearing service for cash-settled digital asset derivatives. Built on LCH SA's trusted clearing infrastructure and robust risk management framework, it provides institutional market participants with a secure and transparent route to access digital asset markets.
DigitalAssetClear has been designed to support regulated digital asset derivatives trading and remains available to support market opportunities. By combining established clearing expertise with specialised digital asset risk management capabilities, DigitalAssetClear helps market participants manage exposure within a trusted, regulated environment
Why DigitalAssetClear?
DigitalAssetClear combines LCH SA's proven market and counterparty credit risk management capabilities with trusted market infrastructure to support the clearing of digital asset derivatives in a regulated environment.
This allows us to deliver risk mitigation, and settlement, netting and margin efficiencies for a new, rapidly-growing asset class in a trusted regulated environment.
Key benefits
Trusted clearing expertise
Leverage LCH SA's established clearing expertise, robust risk management framework and operational resilience to support the clearing of digital asset derivatives.
Regulated clearing environment
Access digital asset derivatives through a regulated clearing service designed to support transparency, risk mitigation and market integrity.
Segregated model
Benefit from a segregated clearing model and established risk management processes designed to support the prudent management of risk.
Built on trusted market infrastructure
What we clear
DigitalAssetClear is a clearing service for cash-settled digital asset derivatives. Leveraging LCH SA's established clearing infrastructure and risk management framework, the service supports the clearing of regulated digital asset derivatives within a transparent and secure environment.
The service has been designed to support the evolving digital asset ecosystem, providing market participants with access to a regulated clearing solution underpinned by LCH SA's expertise in risk management and clearing operations.
Disclaimer
As of 14 September 2026, the provision of LCH DigitalAssetClear clearing services has been suspended. The LCH DigitalAssetClear information published on this website, including the Digital Asset Derivatives Rule Book, Instructions and Notices, are not in effect until further notice. LCH DigitalAssetClear’s EMIR authorisation remains effective and LCH SA will provide notice when this clearing service resumes.
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