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0 Bitcoin's Needs: Regulation and Volatility Management
Bitcoin is a fundamentally new asset class that requires no middlemen or third-party
to process transactions.
■ Bitcoin peer-to-peer network: New universal settlement layer and global open-
access financial network
■ Bitcoin currency: A more efficient collateral asset
Wall Street banks are scrambling to get into Bitcoin and the blockchain. But they need
regulation and a way to manage volatility.
LedgerX's regulated options exchange will let institutions manage volatility. Our
clearinghouse has built a bridge between Bitcoin and the traditional financial system,
and regulatory approval will activate this bridge.
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The Future of Money
Old Money
MO: Cash in circulation
M1-M2-M3: Commercial bank money
lent via traditional ledgers
Financial institutions manage cash
volatility risk via CFTC-regulated FX
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Now the world SelvanCe: ice New Money
MO: Bitcoin blockchain as a
settlement layer
M1-M2-M3: Commercial bank
obligations on top of the blockchain
(via sidechains, smart contracts, etc)
Financial institutions manage bitcoin
volatility risk by trading on LedgerX's
CFTC-regulated options exchange
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Safe Collateral
Storage
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Experienced
Governance
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Consumers purchase BTC using fiat
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LedgerX Approach
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0 Existing "Options"
Mostly inferior products like binary options, cash-settled forwards, or other less-efficient hedges.
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Access Options
Expertise Clearing
Expertise Bitcoin
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Coinut X X X X ✓ Singapore
Bitstamp X X X X ✓ Slovenia
Bitfinex X X X X ✓ Hong Kong
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options X X X New York
CME X Chicago
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LedgerX New York
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O LedgerX: The Trusted Solution
U.S. Based
U.S. Banked
U.S. Regulated
Experienced Operators
Derivatives Trading
Bitcoin Specialization
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0 Milestones
Series A Formal Application Submissions:
Swap Execution Facility(1)
Derivatives Clearing Ore
Jan 2014 May 2014 Sep 2014
It " • " LedgerX Exchange Approved.
CFTC Asserts Jurisdiction
Sep 2015
• CFTC• time ...the for the first finds that Bitcoin and other virtual
are properly defined as commodities..."
— CFTC Enforcement Action against Derivabit, Sep 17, 2015
(1) A Swap Execution Facility ("SEF") is a derivatives trading platform designation under the CFTC. A SEF license enables a company to list for trading swaps and options on currencies and / or commodities.
(2) A Derivatives Clearing Organization ("DCO") is a clearing designation under the CFTC. A DCO license is the only regulated way that a company may hold customer funds and collateral in order to effect
settlement and delivery for derivatives on currencies and / or commodities.
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Highly Experienced Team
Board of Directors
Mark Wetjen
DTCC
Fmr. CFTC Acting
Chairman
Jim Newsome
Fmr. CFTC Chairman
NYMEX CEO
CME Board Member
Tom Lewis
Ameritrade CEO
Green Exchange CEO Management Team
Paul Chou, CEO
Juthica Chou, President
& Chief Risk Officer
Zach Dexter, CTO
Shabana Paul, CFO &
COO
Kari Larsen, General
Counsel & Chief
Regulatory Officer
Maria Minguez, Chief
Compliance Officer Goldman
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O The Real Margins are in Derivatives Clearing
The biggest clearinghouses in the world are in derivatives
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Mkt Cap: $31B
2014 Rev: $3.1B 2Q15 Net Revenue Mix
Listings
Global
Derivatives Data Service,
Other
ICE 2Q15 Revenue Mix* Mkt Cap: $25B
2014 Rev: $3.1B
'ICE acquired NYSE in 2012 for $118, yet NYSE trading revenue (Cash/Spot Trading) is still only 11% of ICE's total transaction revenue. The remaining 89% is from derivatives.
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0 Derivatives: Finance's Rocket Fuel Notional ($ billion) 300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0 Co-Evolution of Spot and Derivatives Markets: A Case Study
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Equity Volume Equity Derivatives Volume
Source: World Federation of Exchanges (October 2015)
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Bitcoin Volume Projections Monthly Notional ($ millions) 500
450
400
350
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250
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Fundraising
History Seed: Early 2014
Series A: Mid 2014
Total Raised: —$6M
Current Status Raising Series B. Targeting $5M lead check: $30M pre-money, up to $40M post-
money
Use of Funds
($10M Total) $4M $2M $2M $2M
Federally-Regulated
Clearinghouse Liquidity
Provider Cash Flow
Positive Retail
License
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■ Disclaimers
The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary information of NYBX Inc. ("LedgerX" or the "Company"). By
accepting such information, each recipient agrees that it will, and will cause its directors, officers, employees and representatives to,
use such information only to evaluate LedgerX's information and not for any other purpose and will not divulge any such information
to any other party. Any reproduction of such information, in whole or in part, is prohibited unless permitted in writing by an
authorized representative of LedgerX. Circulation must be restricted accordingly.
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated. The results or developments anticipated by management may not be realized or even if
realized, may not have the expected consequences to, or effects on, LedgerX or the Company's business prospects, financial
condition or results of operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in making
any investment decision.
The information within this presentation has been compiled by LedgerX for general purposes only. LedgerX assumes no responsibility
for any errors or omissions. Additionally, the above information is provided for explanation purposes only, and should not be
considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. This communication is not a recommendation to buy, sell or
retain any specific investment.
Derivatives and bitcoin trading is not suitable for all investors and involves the risk of loss. LedgerX products and platforms are
subject to regulatory oversight and approval. All references to specifications herein are made subject to and are superseded by
official LedgerX rules. Current rules should be consulted in all cases concerning contract specifications.
LedgerX"" is a trademark of NYBX Inc. All other trademarks are held by their respective owners.
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