Architect Financial Technologies, a startup founded by ex-FTX.US president Brett Harrison, has received approval from the National Futures Association to operate as an independent introducing broker through its subsidiary, Architect Financial Derivatives. The company plans to target both the crypto and traditional derivatives markets. Architect's trading platform will offer a range of derivatives on US Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated exchanges, with clearing services through regulated partners, and access to over 20 international regulated exchanges for qualified customers.