STS Digital Raises $30 Million Strategic Round Led by CMT Digital and Payward to Expand Crypto Options Platform

By Entrepreneur Staff | Feb 27, 2026
Freepik

You're reading Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

STS Digital has closed a $30 million strategic funding round led by CMT Digital, with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime and BitRock Capital.

The company said the funds will be used to expand its institutional spot and options trading platform, increase market-making capacity, and strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity.

STS Digital is a regulated principal trading firm focused on digital asset derivatives and institutional market access. Clients can trade more than 400 tokens across spot, vanilla and exotic options, and structured products through a platform available via UI, API and voice. The firm operates under the oversight of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

The funding comes as crypto options volumes grow, with institutional participants increasingly using derivatives for hedging and volatility management.

Gideon Hyams, chairman and co-founder of STS Digital, said the investment will support platform expansion and help meet institutional demand for pricing and execution services.

Maxime Seiler, chief executive officer and co-founder, said the partnership with new investors will support entry into additional markets and product expansion.

Sam Hallene, partner at CMT Digital, said the firm’s liquidity position, risk management framework and regulatory status were key factors in the investment decision.

Arjun Sethi, chief executive officer of Payward, said the investment aligns with Payward’s strategy to expand derivatives capabilities across its product suite, including Kraken.

STS Digital said the raise positions the firm to expand its role in institutional crypto derivatives markets.
Source: GlobeNewswire

STS Digital has closed a $30 million strategic funding round led by CMT Digital, with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime and BitRock Capital.

The company said the funds will be used to expand its institutional spot and options trading platform, increase market-making capacity, and strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity.

STS Digital is a regulated principal trading firm focused on digital asset derivatives and institutional market access. Clients can trade more than 400 tokens across spot, vanilla and exotic options, and structured products through a platform available via UI, API and voice. The firm operates under the oversight of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

The funding comes as crypto options volumes grow, with institutional participants increasingly using derivatives for hedging and volatility management.

Gideon Hyams, chairman and co-founder of STS Digital, said the investment will support platform expansion and help meet institutional demand for pricing and execution services.

Maxime Seiler, chief executive officer and co-founder, said the partnership with new investors will support entry into additional markets and product expansion.

Sam Hallene, partner at CMT Digital, said the firm’s liquidity position, risk management framework and regulatory status were key factors in the investment decision.

Arjun Sethi, chief executive officer of Payward, said the investment aligns with Payward’s strategy to expand derivatives capabilities across its product suite, including Kraken.

STS Digital said the raise positions the firm to expand its role in institutional crypto derivatives markets.
Source: GlobeNewswire

Related Content

Business News

AllianzGI Appoints Julie Koo as Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the asset management arm of Allianz, has appointed Julie Koo as Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, effective 1 May. She will also join the firm’s executive committee. Based in Hong Kong, Koo will report directly to Tobias Pross, Chief Executive Officer of AllianzGI. In her new role, she will oversee […]
Business News

Hong Kong and Shanghai Sign MOU to Advance Digitized Cargo Trade and Finance

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Shanghai Data Bureau (SDB), and the National Technology Innovation Center for Blockchain (NTICBC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on digitized cargo trade and trade finance between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The agreement establishes a framework for joint research and development on the use […]
Business News

Acronis and LEADER Expand Motorsport Partnership During Australian Grand Prix Weekend

Cybersecurity and data protection company Acronis has launched a new motorsport activation with its distribution partner LEADER during the Australian Grand Prix weekend, strengthening its presence across international racing platforms. The activation, taking place from March 6–8 in Melbourne, includes partnerships with Campos Racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and Grove Racing in the […]
Business News

RealVantage Shares Insights on How Singapore Investors Can Enter the Australian Property Market

SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 — Singapore-based real estate investment platform RealVantage has outlined key considerations for investors seeking exposure to the Australian property market, citing opportunities for diversification and access to a mature, regulated real estate environment. In an investment briefing, Keith Ong, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of RealVantage, said Australia continues to […]
Business News

Media OutReach Newswire Introduces Schema Markup to Improve Press Release Visibility in AI Search

HONG KONG SAR, March 4, 2026 — Media OutReach Newswire has launched Schema Markup functionality aimed at improving the visibility of press releases across search engines and AI-powered search platforms. The new feature adds Schema Markup code to press releases distributed through the company’s network. The structured data helps search engines index content more effectively […]