FTX US Chief Launches $35M Exchange

Architect Financial Technologies Secures $35 Million Funding

• Architect Financial Technologies, led by ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison, raised $35 million to develop institutional trading infrastructure.
• The company focuses on derivatives, equities, and digital asset markets with backing from major fintech investors.
• Founded in early 2023, the Chicago-based firm offers tools for algorithmic execution, market visualization, discretionary trading, and risk management.
• Architect plans European and APAC expansion and operates regulatory-compliant subsidiaries: Architect Financial Derivatives LLC (NFA-registered) and Architect Securities LLC (FINRA-registered).
• The funding follows a previous $12 million round in 2024 with investors like Coinbase Ventures and Circle Ventures.
• In October, Architect launched the AX exchange offering crypto-style perpetual futures for traditional assets with enhanced security and regulatory oversight.

Brett Harrison’s Architect Financial Technologies has secured $35 million to enhance its trading infrastructure targeting derivatives, equities, and digital assets. The company plans to expand internationally while maintaining regulatory compliance through its subsidiaries.