Monthly Reviews
May 7, 2024
April 2024: Crypto MomentumIn April, Hex Trust achieved several milestones, including partnerships, product enhancements, and participation in industry events. They formed new partnerships with Wultra and OpenEden, expanded the capabilities of the Hex Safe platform, and participated in leading global events such as Paris Blockchain Week and TOKEN2049.
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April 8, 2024
March 2024: Crypto Market DevelopmentMarch Recap: Overcoming challenges in Hong Kong's VATP licensing. Hex Trust proudly attains SOC 1 Type II Certification, demonstrating strong financial controls. Thriving through strategic partnerships. Fostering team dynamics, diversity, and unveiling exciting new product developments
February 7, 2024
January 2024: Crypto Hits MainstreamJanuary was a month of achievements for Hex Trust: insights at World Economic Forum, presence at iFX Expo Dubai, Sinohope Award, Hex Safe for NFT custody, and partnership with MetaMask Institutional for DeFi.
December 8, 2023
November 2023: Forging Ahead For November's review, we highlight achievements such as obtaining Dubai's VARA license, participating in HKMA's e-HKD Pilot, and conducting a successful HKT stablecoin trial.
November 8, 2023
October 2023: Reshaping the NarrativeIn the wake of SBF's conviction and as we wrap up our October review, Hex Trust sees the FTX saga as an opportunity for growth, driving innovation, and shaping a resilient and trustworthy future for digital assets.
October 5, 2023
September 2023: Weathering the StormThe markets faced challenges, but amidst it all, Europe's first Bitcoin ETF was launched. Hex Trust actively engaged in events, including TOKEN2049, showcasing their expertise. Grayscale's court victory further highlighted the growing acceptance of digital assets. Additionally, meet Tracy Wu, our VP of Sales and Business (MENA), while Alessio Quaglini discussed crypto custody in a podcast.
September 5, 2023
August 2023: A Watershed Moment for a Bitcoin ETF? Hex Trust achieved regulatory approval in France for digital asset custody services, marking a significant milestone in their expansion across Europe. Additionally, Grayscale's court victory against the SEC reignited hopes for the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, which has the potential to revolutionize the industry and drive broader adoption among mainstream investors.
August 3, 2023
July 2023: A Ripple EffectJuly was an eventful month, with XRP causing a ‘Ripple Effect’ across the crypto industry. Ripple scored a win in their three-year-long case with the SEC with the court ruling that XRP was not a security.
July 4, 2023
June 2023: The Storm Too Shall PassRecent news has shown that investors and existing crypto players are gaining confidence and trust in digital assets with the entrance of prominent TradFi players.
June 6, 2023
May 2023: Regulatory RapidsAs regulatory pressures and blockages have started to pile up in the US, crypto is now going through its own process of avulsion. Many companies based in the US are redirecting their flow of activities – diverting to new channels like Dubai, Hong Kong, and Europe.
May 2, 2023
April 2023: It could be betterIt’s great to see how the world’s been gearing up to provide clear-cut rules around crypto and digital assets – especially in Hong Kong this month, the very place where Hex Trust was born and bred.
April 3, 2023
March 2023: Cometh Crisis, Cometh CryptoIn the crypto world this month, one infamous twitterati has taken the main stage: Balaji Srinivasan, ex-Coinbase CTO and former a16z partner, who’s on stage with a $1 million bet. A bet that Bitcoin will reach $1 million by June this year.
February 28, 2023
February 2023: Rules of the Road AheadIn our last article, we talked about Crypto's 2023 New Year's resolution to restore confidence in the industry. It's not an easy task, but it looks like that is finally starting to happen.
February 3, 2023
January 2023: Crypto New Year's ResolutionLike any other industry, we’ve seen our fair share of mistakes made in the digital asset space. Mistakes are indeed a fact of life, but it’s the rapid and effective response which sets crypto apart from any other emerging tech industry.
January 3, 2023
2022: The year of crypto musical chairsWhat has arguably been one of the most hectic years in crypto, has finally come to an end. So we wanted to take this opportunity to share our take on recent developments, and what might happen next.
December 2, 2022
Review of the Month: November 2022November has been a wild ride for all of us in the digital asset industry – starting with the FTX fallout. But we don’t see this as an obstacle for the crypto community’s growth. Instead, it’s an opportunity for all of us to grow and do better.
October 31, 2022
Review of the Month: October 2022In October 2022, Hex Trust was featured by Tatler Asia, attended several panels, introduced key members of the team, and published a piece covering our long-time DeFi partner: Clearpool.
October 3, 2022
Review of the Month: September 2022In September 2022, Hex Trust was a title sponsor for TOKEN2049 Singapore, welcomed a new advisory board member, hosted a webinar on The Block & published a piece covering fashion brands entering the metaverse.
August 31, 2022
Review of the Month: August 2022In August 2022, Hex Trust won an award, spoke at numerous panels, and published pieces covering sustainable DeFi growth, risk management practices, opportunities for family offices and the fundamental principles of digital asset custodians.
July 29, 2022
Review of the Month: July 2022In July 2022, Hex Trust opened an EU office, was featured by KPMG & HSBC, and attended major events and panels.
June 30, 2022
Review of the Month: June 2022In June 2022, Hex Trust was featured on CNBC Squawk Box Asia, integrated the Polygon and Polkadot network, and attended numerous webinars and events.
June 1, 2022
Review of the Month: May 2022In May 2022, Hex Trust was featured on Forkast.news, attended numerous panels, events and webinars, and welcomed new joiners to the team!
May 5, 2022
Review of the Month: April 2022In April 2022, Hex Trust was featured on CoinDesk TV, entered a strategic partnership with Metamask Institutional and attended several panels, webinars & events.
April 4, 2022
Review of the Month: March 2022In March 2022, Hex Trust closed a US$88M Series B funding round, completed the SOC2 assessment and attended several panels and interviews.
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February 28, 2022
Review of the Month: February 2022In February 2022, Hex Trust entered the metaverse with the purchase of a LAND estate in the Sandbox, partnered with Celo, obtained the Cloud Security Alliance (#CSA) STAR Level 1 Certification...
January 10, 2022
2021 in Review — From the Founder’s DeskAt Hex Trust, the past 12 months have been an exciting and wild ride. We closed two fundraising rounds, welcoming a broad range of top-notch global investors as some of our closest partners.
December 31, 2021
Review of the Month: December 2021December is usually a quieter month for most industries as people take time off to rest and recharge over the holiday period. However, crypto never sleeps, and at Hex Trust things have been as busy as ever.
September 8, 2021
Review of the Month: August 2021August was another month of traction for Hex Trust as we announced our partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines and our new collaboration with Tezos. On the team side, we continued to expand with several key hires, including Chief Information Security Officer, Shane Read.
July 7, 2021
Review of the Month: June 2021For Hex Trust, it was another month of expansion as we successfully closed an investment from a key strategic partner and won a Digital Asset Custody award which was a testament to the team’s hard work over the last 12 months.
June 4, 2021
Review of the Month: May 2021During the month of May, the crypto market witnessed a major crash as prices dropped over 50% in Bitcoin and over 70% in many alts. What was the cause?
April 8, 2021
Review of the Month: March 2021March was a milestone month for Hex Trust as we announced the successful close of our Series A and continued scaling our team and operations in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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March 3, 2021
Review of the Month: February 2021February was a pivotal month for Bitcoin and the entire digital assets market as Tesla announced they’d bought US$1.5 billion of Bitcoin.
January 7, 2021
Review of the Year: 2020As we start 2021, we took some time to reflect on 2020, which has been a transformational year for both Hex Trust and the digital assets industry as a whole. Here are some Hex Trust’s highlights from the last 12 months.
October 7, 2020
Review of the Month: September 2020It’s been another busy month for Hex Trust during September as we onboarded several new clients and closed a couple of strategic partnerships. Here’s a review of what we’ve been working on and the key highlights from the digital asset ecosystem.
September 2, 2020
Review of the Month: August 2020It’s been a busy August for Hex Trust with several exciting developments, new partnerships, and strategic investors we’ve brought on board. Here’s an overview of what’s been going on plus key industry highlights including the rise of DeFi.
March 19, 2020
Blockchain, the virus, and how we’ve been expandingDespite the challenging and uncertain macro environment, we find ourselves in, Hex Trust continues to expand in terms of our client base, enhancing our products, building our team, and expanding our geographical presence.
January 21, 2020
2019 in Review2019 was an incredible year of growth for Hex Trust where we launched our product, grew the team, and secured some exciting partnerships. Here are the main highlights of the year.
November 20, 2018
Review of the Month: November 2018
October 30, 2018
Review of the Month: October 2018October 2018 was another bustling month for Hex Trust - find out what we've been up to.
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