Asset Management

Abrdn dives into crypto with stake in digital securities exchange

Established four years ago, Archax provides institutional investors access to blockchain-based digital assets

Abrdn chief executive Stephen Bird
Abrdn chief executive Stephen Bird Photo: Getty Images

Abrdn has acquired a stake in digital securities exchange Archax, following through on the £508bn asset manager's ambitions to enter the digital assets market.

The Edinburgh-headquartered fund group has become the largest external shareholder in Archax, which was established four years ago and provides institutional investors access to blockchain-based digital assets.

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