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BloombergMay 28, 2026

Architect Set to Launch US-Listed Compute Futures in Challenge to CME

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Press ReleaseMay 28, 2026

Architect to Launch U.S. Futures Exchange for Compute and AI Commodities Following DCM Acquisition

After acquiring a U.S. Designated Contract Market, Architect will launch the American Innovation Exchange — the first CFTC-regulated venue for futures and options on compute costs and other AI supply-chain inputs.

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Press ReleaseMar 25, 2026

Architect Partners with MarketVector Indexes to Launch Interest Rate Perpetual Futures on AX

A partnership with MarketVector Indexes to launch the financial industry's first exchange-traded perpetual futures on interest rate benchmarks, listed on AX.

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The BlockJan 21, 2026

Former FTX US president Brett Harrison's Architect expands crypto-style perpetual futures into AI compute markets

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Press ReleaseJan 21, 2026

Architect Partners with Compute Index Provider Ornn to Launch Exchange-Traded Futures on GPU and RAM Prices

In partnership with index provider Ornn, AX will launch the industry's first exchange-traded futures on compute — tracking daily GPU rental and DRAM prices, pending regulatory approval.

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Press ReleaseDec 23, 2025

Architect Financial Technologies Raises $35M in Series A Round to Scale Perpetual Futures Exchange AX

A $35M strategic Series A anchored by Miami International Holdings and Tioga Capital — with Galaxy Ventures, ARK Invest, VanEck, and others — to scale the AX perpetual futures exchange.

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Crowdfund InsiderDec 23, 2025

Architect Financial Technologies Reports $35M Series A To Scale Perpetual Futures Exchange AX

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The BlockDec 22, 2025

Former FTX US president raises $35 million for traditional-asset perpetuals exchange: The Information

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Press ReleaseOct 29, 2025

Architect Financial Technologies Launches AX, Global Regulated Exchange for Perpetual Futures on Traditional Financial Assets

AX launches as the first regulated exchange for perpetual futures on traditional assets — currencies, rates, equities, metals, energy, and more — operated under Bermuda Monetary Authority licensure.

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The BlockOct 29, 2025

Former FTX US president Brett Harrison's Architect launches regulated exchange to bring crypto-style perpetual futures to traditional assets

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