Gibraltar Stock Exchange
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange is the first fully-licensed exchange in Gibraltar. GSX primarily caters to international companies and financial institutions looking for a regulated market for their securities. It aims to attract businesses from various sectors, including technology, financial services, and natural resources. In recent years, GSX has been active in listing digital securities and tokens, reflecting its adaptation to emerging financial technologies and the growing interest in digital assets. The Gibraltar Stock Exchange was acquired by Valereum PLC.
ABOUT GSX
GSX has two markets, the EU regulated Main Market and the Global Market, an MTF which was granted authorisation in 2017.
In 2019, GSX further extended its permissions to include the listing of digital (tokenized) debt and funds as well as traditional.
GSX has shown an interest in digital assets and blockchain technology. It has been involved in the listing of digital securities and tokens, reflecting its commitment to staying at the forefront of financial innovation.
Blockchain company Valereum had announced plans to purchase GSX in 2022. The aim is to create a platform where both traditional and digital assets can be traded in a regulated environment.
VLRM was planning to turn it into a gateway to European capital for fledgling companies from the Middle East, India and Africa.
As of 2024, Valereum PLC finalized its acquisition of a majority stake in the GSX, which allowed for the integration of Valereum’s digital asset and blockchain technology with the exchange’s established market infrastructure.