ARP Digital Seizes Middle East's Regulated Digital Wealth Surge

ARP Digital Holdings, a leading digital asset and investment firm in the Middle East, has expanded its wealth management offerings through a strategic partnership with DV Trading and Centaur Markets, aiming to introduce structured products across a range of digital assets. The firm also announced the appointment of Anestis Arampatzis as its first Group Chief Investment Officer/Head of Wealth, marking a significant step in its growth strategy.

The collaboration with DV Trading, a global liquidity provider specializing in derivatives and market-making, will enable ARP Digital Holdings to offer tailored solutions to institutional and high-net-worth clients in the Middle East through its Bahrain-based subsidiary, ARP Digital Bahrain B.S.C. Subject to regulatory approvals, Centaur Markets will serve as a dedicated liquidity provider and market maker for these products. Abdulla Kanoo, Co-CEO of ARP Digital Holdings, emphasized that this partnership builds on the firm's 2024 launch of the region's first digital asset-linked structured product, positioning it to attract institutional investors by merging digital assets with traditional finance structures.

Anestis Arampatzis, previously Co-Head of Centaur Markets, brings over a decade of experience in trading derivatives and structured products across commodities and digital assets. His appointment underscores ARP Digital Holdings' focus on disciplined risk management and innovation. The market for regulated digital wealth management products is growing rapidly in the Middle East, driven by regulatory clarity and increasing adoption by institutions and sophisticated investors," Arampatzis stated.

The partnership combines ARP Digital Holdings' regional client network with DV Trading's expertise in derivatives and diversified trading strategies, creating a platform for sophisticated investors seeking risk-adjusted returns in both digital and traditional markets. Jared Vegosen, Co-Founder of DV Group, noted that the collaboration would allow the firms to scale their structured product offerings and deliver institutional-grade solutions to Middle Eastern investors.

ARP Digital Holdings, licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has previously collaborated with the National Bank of Bahrain to pioneer digital asset innovations. Its co-founders, Abdulaziz and Abdulla Kanoo, have extensive experience in digital asset market-making and wealth management, having previously led operations for a major APAC firm. The firm's Non-Executive Chairman, Yusuf Alireza, is also the founder of ARP Global Capital.

DV Trading and its affiliates operate across proprietary trading, market making, and alternative strategies, leveraging decades of expertise to deliver diversified returns. Centaur Markets, a division of DV Group, specializes in digital asset-based structured products and has a team of traders with over 31 years of combined experience.

The move aligns with broader regulatory developments in the Middle East, where jurisdictions like Bahrain are increasingly integrating digital assets into traditional financial frameworks. As adoption grows, firms like ARP Digital Holdings are positioning themselves to capitalize on the region's evolving regulatory landscape and rising institutional interest in digital wealth management.