Komainu, a C.I.-based regulated digital asset custody service provider, has partnered with Blockdaemon, an institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company, to bolster its staking offering. Komainu’s staking service was launched in 2022, and this partnership offers Komainu’s clients access to a broader range of institutional-grade staking infrastructure. Staking on leading protocols including Ethereum and Cardano will be…
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Zodia granted VASP registration by CBI
Zodia Markets, the Standard Chartered backed digital asset exchange and brokerage platform, has received its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) by the Central Bank of Ireland. This follows on from the firm receiving cryptoasset registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority in 2022 and its in-principle approval by Abu Dhabi Global Markets…
Komainu and Copper collaborate
Komainu, the C.I.-based digital assets custodian, and Copper, the UK-based provider of institutional digital asset solutions, have formed a partnership that will offer Komainu’s institutional clients the ability to trade via Copper’s ClearLoop. Through this alliance, Komainu’s clients will benefit from both regulated, on-chain custody provided by Komainu, and access to off-exchange settlement and rapid…
Fireblocks acquires BlockFold
Fireblocks has acquired BlockFold, a smart contract development and consulting firm specialising in tokenisation projects for financial institutions. The acquisition enhances Fireblocks’ tokenisation capabilities to provide clients with a complete service layer that includes advisory, token customisation, orchestration, and distribution through the Fireblocks Network. Fireblocks will continue collaborating with its tokenisation partners Bitbond, Securitize, Securrency,…
Standard Custody partners with GSR
Standard Custody & Trust Company, the regulated limited purpose trust company and qualified custodian owned by PolySign, is working with GSR Markets Limited, a digital asset liquidity provider and trading firm, to support its escrow services. Standard Custody has created an escrow solution that clients are leveraging through its collaboration with GSR and other trading…
Hex Trust gains DASP status in France
Hex Trust, the Asia-based digital asset custodian, has obtained the Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration granted by Autorité des Marchés Financiers and Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution in France. The DASP registration enables Hex Trust to provide services including digital asset custody, the purchase/sale of digital assets for legal tender, and the…
Tetra aligns with Figment
Tetra Trust Company, a Canadian provider of digital asset custody, has formed a partnership with Figment, a staking infrastructure provider. Figment serves over 250 institutional clients, including asset managers, exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders.
Standard Custody partners with L1
Standard Custody & Trust Company, a NYDFS chartered company providing institutional-grade custody, escrow, and settlement services for digital assets, has formed a partnership with L1 Advisors, an onchain wealth management platform for financial advisors and their clients. The collaboration provides financial advisors with a hybrid approach to digital asset custody, management, and advisory. The bundled…
Tetra Trust launches client portal
Tetra Trust Company, the Canada-based provider of secure digital asset custody solutions, has launched its Customer Administration Portal. This platform aims to transform the way clients interact with their digital assets by offering a comprehensive suite of features and tools for seamless management. Key features of the initial release include: Tetra Vault and banking partner…
Metaco joins forces with GFT
Metaco, the Swiss-based provider of digital asset custody and tokenisation technology which was recently acquired by Ripple, has joined forces with GFT, combining Metaco’s Harmonize platform with GFT’s smart contract, DLT network development and integration services. The two companies aim to provide integrated digital asset solutions that are suitable for all kinds of companies operating…