Crypto Market Maker Keyrock Launches US Company Ahead of Improved Regulatory Climate

Crypto Market Maker Keyrock Opens Doors in US Amid Improving Regulatory Environment

The opening of the New York office is part of the company's global expansion.

Author: Will Canny | Edited by: Nikhilesh De Updated: Mar 18, 2025 15:38 UTC Published: Mar 18, 2025 15:00 UTC

What you need to know:

• Cryptocurrency market maker Keyrock is opening an office in the US as cryptocurrency regulation is expected to become more favorable under the new administration of President Donald Trump.
• The company said Robert Valdez-Rodriguez will lead the development of the New York office.

Cryptocurrency market maker Keyrock has announced the launch of its new US division and the opening of an office in New York, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.

The press release said Robert Valdez-Rodriguez, who serves as Keyrock's chief commercial officer, will lead business development in New York.

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Valdez-Rodriguez has more than 25 years of experience in senior positions at traditional financial institutions such as ABN AMRO, Scotiabank and Credit Agricole.

Increased regulatory transparency in the US under the new administration of President Donald Trump is expected to lead to a boom in digital assets.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has created a new cryptocurrency task force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to develop new rules for the sector.

“The U.S., as the largest capital market in the world, is a natural fit with our ambition to eventually become a leading player in international financial markets,” Kevin de Patoul, Keyrock’s CEO, said in a press release.

Keyrock was founded in Brussels in 2017 and has operating divisions in Belgium, the UK, Switzerland and France.

The cryptocurrency market maker provides liquidity to over 85 centralized and decentralized trading platforms worldwide. The company has 170 employees and operates in 37 countries.

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