August was another month of growth for Hex Trust as we expanded our strategic partnerships and contributed to key industry discussions shaping the future of digital assets. We announced a new partnership with SOL Global, helping them become a leader in Web3, and with CORE to bring Bitcoin dual staking to institutions.
Our leadership team was featured in major publications such as The Asset, Decrypt, and LexisNexis, where they shared insights on everything from regulatory developments and Bitcoin treasury strategies to the transformative potential of technology in our legal operations.
We were also honoured to co-host the Bitcoin Capital & Canapés reception as a side event during Bitcoin Asia 2025, bringing together leading innovators and investors from across the industry. On the product side, we integrated the Etherlink blockchain, expanding our digital asset offering down to xU308, a RWA tokenised uranium asset.
Read on for August’s highlights.
We are proud to announce our new partnership with SOL Global, a leading investment company, embracing a forward-looking Web3 strategy focusing on Solana. Hex Trust will serve as their strategic partner, providing them with a full suite of market execution services, as well as the secure, institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions needed to safely navigate the digital asset ecosystem. This collaboration highlights the growing demand from traditional finance firms for secure and compliant solutions to engage with the digital asset economy.
Read the full announcement here.
Hex Trust partners with CORE to bring Bitcoin dual staking to the institutional market. This collaboration will embed CORE’s expertise in decentralised finance (DeFi) into Hex Trust's secure infrastructure to provide a regulated and secure way for institutions to generate rewards on their Bitcoin holdings. This partnership underscores our commitment to expanding institutional access to innovative DeFi products while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.
Read the full announcement here.
Featured in: Bitcoin.com | Asset Servicing Times | The Defiant
Our Head of OTC, Charmaine Tam, shared her perspective with Decrypt on the growing role of ETFs in driving institutional adoption of digital assets. She explained that regulated products are crucial for market maturity and are reshaping how investors participate in the ecosystem, providing a familiar and secure entry point for traditional capital.
Federico Fabiano, our Head of Legal and Compliance, was featured by LexisNexis Legal Hong Kong for his work in transforming our legal operations using Lexis+ AI. The feature highlights our commitment to leveraging technology to streamline complex processes, enabling us to scale securely and efficiently while continuing to deliver trusted, institutional-grade solutions.
Our CEO and Co-founder, Alessio Quaglini, provided commentary to both Decrypt and The Block on the Hong Kong regulator's move to tighten custody standards for crypto exchanges. He noted that these stricter regulations are a positive step for the industry, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a robust and trustworthy digital asset hub. He underscored our regulatory-first approach and our commitment to operating with full accountability across licensed jurisdictions.
Read the full article on The Block and Decrypt.
In an interview with Decrypt, Giorgia Pellizzari, Head of Custody, discussed how holding collateral in highly liquid, low-risk instruments like Treasuries can significantly reduce counterparty risk and strengthen trust in trading venues. She also noted that this approach reflects a growing appetite among traditional banks to engage with digital asset markets, provided there is robust regulation and strong governance in place.
Our Chief Commercial Officer, Calvin Shen, spoke with The Asset about the increasing adoption of Bitcoin by Asian corporates as a strategic reserve asset. He highlighted that amid macro uncertainty, companies are valuing Bitcoin for its fixed supply, global liquidity, and real-world use cases, marking a clear shift from speculation to a tool for resilience and diversification. Read the full interview in The Asset.
Charmaine Tam, Head of OTC, shared her insights with Decrypt on Block’s Q2 results and its measured Bitcoin accumulation strategy. She explained why this prudent approach offers a sustainable blueprint for mainstream corporate adoption and long-term ecosystem growth by focusing on treasury integration and building real-world utility. Read the full article on Decrypt.
Our Head of Custody, Giorgia Pellizzari, joined Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to discuss the growing traction of Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi). She emphasised the importance of licensed custody and how regulatory clarity in Asia is accelerating institutional adoption of BTCFi products.
Catch-up with our webinar "Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet – Institutional Treasury Strategy in Practice" to explore how corporations are integrating Bitcoin into their treasury management. The discussion highlighted the shift from speculative interest to a strategic adoption of bitcoin as a tool for resilience and diversification. Watch the recording here.
Our CEO, Alessio Quaglini, joined DDC BTC and Lightning Ventures on stage at Bitcoin Asia to discuss the "Micro & Macro Forces Accelerating Institutional Bitcoin Adoption." The panel explored how market trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements are converging to drive a new wave of institutional interest in Bitcoin.
At the launch event for the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint, our Head of Custody, Giorgia Pellizzari, contributed to an expert panel on "What Hong Kong Needs to Win in the Increasingly Competitive Landscape." She joined leaders from Invest Hong Kong, Galaxy, Animoca Brands, and FinStep Asia to discuss key strategies for solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global Web3 hub.
We were thrilled to co-host the "Bitcoin Capital & Canapés" reception at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club as part of Bitcoin Asia 2025. This exclusive side event, co-hosted with Avenir Group, BlackPine, and IDA, brought together a fantastic group of industry leaders. We were excited by the high-quality conversations and connections made, underscoring the strong sense of community and collaboration shaping the future of Bitcoin in Asia. A big thank you to our co-hosts and all attendees for a successful evening.
Hex Trust now provides secure, institutional-grade custody for the Etherlink blockchain. This integration expands our supported assets and empowers builders, investors, and service providers with secure and efficient access to the Etherlink ecosystem. Learn more about our Etherlink integration.
We added support for the following assets:
View the full list of supported chains and assets on our knowledge base.
Thanks for following our journey. We’ll be back next month with more updates on how we’re shaping the future of digital finance alongside our partners and clients.
For further information and assistance, contact our support team at clients@hextrust.com
— The Hex Trust Team
