LayerZero plans to launch ATLAS, a blockchain exchange aimed at financial institutions, in the fall of 2026, according to The Information. The company says the venue will not include a consumer-facing app and will be built on Zero, the blockchain LayerZero announced in February. ATLAS will initially support spot crypto assets and perpetual contracts, with plans to add prediction contracts, futures and options later. LayerZero also said Citadel Securities, DTCC and ICE, the parent of the New York Stock Exchange, are partners in Zero, and that top-tier market makers will provide liquidity on day one.
LayerZero plans ATLAS for financial institutions
LayerZero is preparing to launch ATLAS, a blockchain exchange aimed at financial institutions, in the fall of 2026, according to The Information. The company says it will not offer a consumer-facing app.
Built on Zero, launched in February
ATLAS will run on Zero, the blockchain LayerZero announced in February. At launch, the exchange is set to support spot crypto assets and perpetual contracts. LayerZero said it later plans to add prediction contracts, futures and options.
Partners and liquidity
LayerZero said Citadel Securities, DTCC and ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, are partners in Zero. It also said top-tier market makers will provide liquidity on ATLAS on its first day.
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