Average daily volume in April reached 35.9 million contracts, an increase of 36% year-over-year.
Donohue spent two decades at CME Group where he was CEO for eight years before departing in 2012.
The group reported record revenues and operating income in the first quarter as volumes increased.
Markets division saw strong broad-based growth against elevated volatility, which has persisted into April.
CDS has replaced certain legacy clearing and settlement systems & depository and entitlement payments.
The listing advances Galaxy's vision of giving investors access to digital asset and AI ecosystems.
Cboe is building an ecosystem for more efficient access to bitcoin exposure and risk management.
Trading turnover exceeded $300bn on 16 days during the quarter.
The group's first quarter net revenue increased by 6%.
