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Lux CEX (ATS)

Institutional Alternative Trading System with full regulatory compliance

The Lux CEX (github.com/luxfi/cex) is an institutional-grade Alternative Trading System (ATS) with a CLOB matching engine, multi-protocol gateway, and comprehensive compliance infrastructure.

Regulatory Coverage

FrameworkCoverage
FINRARule 5310 (Best Execution), OATS reporting
SECATS-N filing, CAT reporting
MiFID IIBest execution, transaction reporting
SanctionsOFAC, UN, EU sanctions screening
AML/KYC30+ jurisdictions, PEP/EDD screening

Architecture

Clients → Gateway (REST/FIX/WS/ZAP) → Pre-Trade Compliance
              ↓                              ↓
         Matching Engine (CLOB)      Sanctions/PEP Check
              ↓                              ↓
         Settlement                  Post-Trade Surveillance
              ↓                              ↓
         Custody                     Regulatory Reporting

Protocols

ProtocolPortUse Case
REST/HTTP8080Web clients, APIs
FIX 4.48443Institutional trading
WebSocket8080Real-time streaming
JSON-RPC8080Programmatic access
ZAP8000Lux native protocol

Pricing

DEX fee structure

Architecture

ATS system architecture

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