NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 – IPC, a leading provider of secure, compliant communications and multi-cloud connectivity solutions for the global financial markets, today announced that its Connexus® Cloud solution has been selected as winner of the “Best Cryptocurrency Information Source” award in the fifth annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market today.
IPC sits at the hub of the worldwide financial markets through the Connexus Cloud ecosystem, an unparalleled trading network connected to more than 7,000 capital market participants across 750 cities in 60 countries worldwide. Sell-side firms, buy-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, liquidity venues, energy firms, trade lifecycle providers, and market-data, as well as clearing and settlement firms, currently rely on the Connexus Cloud platform from IPC for trade execution, order routing, market data delivery, and more for traditional assets.
Connexus Cloud enables the seamless trading of digital assets through partnerships with a host of providers worldwide. These include Omniex, LMAX Digital and Gemini, institutionally focused investment and trading platforms for digital assets that have been integrated into the overarching Connexus Cloud offering. Such a broad range of options for digital asset trading affords financial institutions instant connectivity and access.
In addition, ICE Data Services’ Cryptocurrency Data Feed, which streams real-time and historical data for the most actively traded digital currencies globally, along with the CME CF Cryptocurrency Indices, are also part of Connexus Cloud.
“IPC is empowering the global financial community with a breakthrough platform for information exchange and collaboration in the financial markets, allowing users to access the latest information on digital asset trends and pricing,” said James Johnson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. “After receiving the honor of being named last year’s winner, IPC has continued to expand its cryptocurrency offerings on its Connexus Cloud platform and we are pleased to recognize the whole team, once again, with our ‘Best Cryptocurrency Information Source’ award for 2021.”
The FinTech Breakthrough Awards is the premier awards program recognizing FinTech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and many more. The 2021 FinTech Breakthrough Award program attracted more than 3,850 nominations from across the globe.
“In this tumultuous time, this consistency and ability to serve means more than ever before and IPC will continue to uplevel its cryptocurrency offerings in the years to come,” said Bob Santella, Chief Executive Officer, IPC. “Being singled out by FinTech Breakthrough again this year lends credence to our vision, our efforts and our dedication to our network of clients and partners. We are absolutely thrilled to receive this 2021 FinTech Breakthrough Award.”
About IPC
IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).
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About FinTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for technology innovation and leadership around the globe, the FinTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Financial Technologies and Services companies and products. The FinTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of FinTech companies and products in categories including Payments, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Fraud Protection, Banking, Lending, RegTech, InsurTech and more. For more information visit FinTechBreakthrough.com.
