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Hex Trust Partners With The Stacks Asia Foundation To Integrate Stacks And Implement On-ramps For Stacks DeFi Applications

Hex Trust has partnered with the Stacks Asia Foundation to support Stacks and its DeFi applications. This collaboration includes the launch of Stacks Signer and plans for on-ramps, enhancing institutional access to the Bitcoin Layer-2 ecosystem.

Cold Wallets Reimagined: Innovative solutions to deliver Military-Grade Security and the Industry’s Fastest Cold Wallet

In today's digital asset custody landscape, safeguarding assets against cyber threats is crucial. Traditional cold wallets, while secure, lack flexibility. Hex Trust utilizes cross-domain solutions and data diodes to create military-grade protections, redefining cold wallets to offer both enhanced security and near-instant transaction speeds.

Hex Trust Integrates Cross-Chain Smart Contract Platform Neutron, the Pioneering Protocol Facilitating Interoperability Across 50+ Interconnected Blockchains in the Cosmos Network

Hex Trust has integrated Neutron, a permissionless smart contract protocol built on Cosmos SDK, enabling inter-chain smart contract deployment. This partnership enhances security and interoperability for cross-chain applications, broadening Hex Trust's service offerings and supporting growth in transformative markets.

Hex Trust Collaborates with Babylon Labs to Enable Custody and Staking of the Bitcoin Staking Protocol

Hex Trust Collaborates with Babylon Labs to provide custody and staking for the Bitcoin Staking protocol. Following the Babylon mainnet launch, institutional clients can stake BTC directly on the blockchain, enhancing Bitcoin's utility and facilitating participation in the evolving DeFi landscape.

Hex Trust Streamlines ETH Staking Experience

Hex Trust has enhanced its ETH Staking experience with direct ETH staking, allowing clients to earn rewards while simplifying the entire staking lifecycle. With an upgraded interface, users can stake, track rewards, and manage positions with our partner Kiln. Enjoy enhanced security, real-time traceability, and dedicated support for a seamless experience.

The Achilles Heel of Stablecoins: The Need for Transparency, Regulation, and Oversight

The stablecoin market is encountering challenges that underscore the need for improved transparency, regulation, and oversight. Recent events indicate that the absence of these measures may compromise trust in this financial sector.

Hex Trust Joins Forces with Clearpool to Launch Ozean — The Blockchain for RWA Yield

Hex Trust has partnered with Clearpool to launch Ozean, a blockchain designed for Real-World Asset (RWA) yield, supported by Optimism. Combining Hex Trust's licensed digital asset services with Clearpool's DeFi lending expertise, Ozean aims to unlock RWA liquidity. With a strong institutional backing, Ozean is poised to lead in the RWA yield market.

Hex Trust Partners with Grass, the Cutting-Edge Protocol Powering the Big Data and AI Revolution

Hex Trust announces a strategic partnership with Grass, the viral network powered by 2 million users running nodes to scrape web data for AI models.

August 2024: Past Peaks

August 2024 brought volatility with BTC falling to ~$49K, Hex Trust progressed with key updates. We launched our Staking Partner Program with partnerships with Chorus One, Kiln, Luganodes, and Twinstake, integrated with Talos, and added a delegation feature for Injective clients.

Hex Trust Launches Staking Partner Program, Offering Seamless Access to Institutional-Grade Providers Chorus One, Kiln, Luganodes, and Twinstake

Hex Trust introduces its Staking Partner Program, integrating institutional-grade providers Chorus One, Kiln, Luganodes, and Twinstake. Clients can earn rewards while securing assets in Hex Trust's regulated, insured custody platform. Simplified staking lifecycle on a unified platform.

July 2024: Reaching New Heights

July 2024: Bitcoin surged to $69K, boosted by Trump’s comments. Hex Trust hit major milestones: MAS approval, partnerships with Tokeny, Monad Labs, Klumi Ventures, and Acurast, plus new product features.

Hex Trust and Talos Integrate to Streamline Digital Asset Custody and Trading Services

Hex Trust integrates with Talos to offer seamless custody & trading for clients. ​​The collaboration supplements Hex Trust's trading capabilities, while providing Talos clients access to Hex Trust's custody and services.

Hex Trust and Tokeny Partner to Accelerate Institutional RWA Tokenization

Hex Trust integrates custody into Tokeny's platform, enabling institutions to seamlessly manage tokenized securities and sign operations with their Hex Trust wallet.

Hex Trust Receives In-Principle Approval for Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Hex Technologies Pte Ltd (Hex Trust) receives in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore. The MPI license would allow Hex Trust to offer regulated DPT services in Singapore, namely the custody and OTC trading of DPTs.

Klumi Ventures Partners with Hex Trust to Enhance the UAE’s Web3 Ecosystem and Leverage Virtual Asset Services

Klumi Ventures, the premier blockchain-native Venture Capital firm based in ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), and Hex Trust Group, a leading provider of digital asset solutions for institutional finance, protocols, foundations and Web3 ecosystem have announced a strategic collaboration.

Hex Trust partners with Monad Labs - the first custodian that will offer custody support for the Monad Blockchain

Hex Trust partners with Monad Labs, the high-performance Ethereum-compatible L1 blockchain, becoming the first custodian that will offer custody services for Monad. The partnership will enhance security and provide Hex Trust clients with access to Monad's innovative tech.

June 2024: Pushing Boundaries

Another month of product enhancements, ecosystem partnerships and the approval of a new license for Hex Trust Markets in Dubai. Our forward momentum in June continues.

Hex Trust Partners with Acurast as Keyholders of tzBTC

Hex Trust, as a keyholder of tzBTC, is providing Acurast Processors that use a Bitcoin multi-signature wallet for completely trustless management of the wrapped Bitcoin supply by minting and burning tzBTC.

Hex Trust Partners with Ondo Finance to Expand Custody Solutions

Hex Trust integrates with Ondo Finance, allowing clients to custody two of Ondo’s market-leading yieldcoins, $USDY and $OUSG. This partnership expands Ondo's product reach to more institutions, showcasing Hex Trust's commitment to diverse digital asset access.

May 2024: Charting New Frontiers

From product updates, to building connections at key industry events and sharing our insight with the media on Hong Kong's crypto ETF debut, May has been another month of progress and growth at Hex Trust - and across the industry.

Hex Trust Secures Additional VASP License from Dubai's VARA for Markets Arm

Hex Trust secures additional VASP license from VARA in Dubai, expanding its digital asset services to include Broker-Dealer, Management, and Regulated Staking, cementing its role in the MENA region's thriving crypto ecosystem.

The Rise of Crypto ETFs in Asia: Hong Kong as a Catalyst for Regional Adoption

Hong Kong's bold move to launch crypto ETFs is a positive signal of market maturity, attracting both retail and institutional investors seeking secure and regulated exposure to Bitcoin. With the impact of this launch extending beyond Hong Kong’s borders, an ETF domino effect could be triggered across Asia.

Hex Trust's USDX Launches with Clearpool on Flare Network

Introducing USDX, a stablecoin that transforms cryptocurrency stability and trust. Developed by Hex Trust in partnership with Clearpool on the Flare Network.

Setting the Scene: Understanding the Evolution of Digital Economies & the Emergence of Web3 Dynamics

Hex Trust was invited to speak at Paris Blockchain Week on Web3 technologies. Featuring speakers from Orbs, MarketAcross, Unicorn, Dfns, and Bubblemaps.

April 2024: Crypto Momentum

In 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.

Hex Trust Partners with OpenEden to Introduce $TBILL Token

Hex Trust partners with OpenEden to introduce $TBILL token, expanding custody services. Clients can mint $TBILL tokens through OpenEden's vault and store them securely with Hex Trust.

The Evolving Landscape of Finance: The Role of Ethereum ETFs

Ethereum ETFs revolutionize finance by bridging TradFi and digital assets. They offer regulated exposure to Ethereum, enhancing liquidity and investor confidence. This paves the way for wider adoption, innovative products, regulatory challenges, decentralization, and potential global market impact.

March 2024: Crypto Market Development

March 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

Hex Trust Receives SOC 1 Type II Certification from Deloitte, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Controls and Regulatory Compliance

Hex Trust receives SOC 1 Type II certification from Deloitte, demonstrating commitment to financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Bitcoin Halving: Mechanics, Market Impact, and Strategic Implications

Bitcoin Halving 2024: Exploring Mechanics, Market Impact, and Strategic Implications. An insightful guide to understand the event's dynamics, historical trends, and strategic approaches for navigating the cryptocurrency landscape.

Hex Trust partners with Kiln to offer institutional-grade staking on a series of protocols, including Ethereum and Injective

Hex Trust and Kiln kick off staking partnership to enhance security, accessibility, and bridge institutional finance with blockchain, encouraging greater participation.

Closing the Gender Gap: Inspiring Inclusion at Hex Trust

Closing the gender gap in finance: Join us at Hex Trust as we celebrate International Women's Day and inspire inclusion in the crypto industry.

February 2024: A Cryptocurrency Milestone

In February, Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, Hex Trust expanded its services with custody and staking for Dymension, joined Injective as a validator, and delved into Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape in an interview with DL News.

Hex Trust Partners with WalletConnect to Enhance User Experience in the Web3 Ecosystem

Seamless interaction with 5,000+ apps across EVM chains. Secure and convenient connectivity for trading, DeFi, NFTs, and gaming.

Unlock Celestia Custodial Staking with Hex Trust - Maximize Rewards with Complimentary Custody

Experience hassle-free staking and comprehensive one-stop service. Maximize your rewards and enjoy free custody for TIA token holders.

Hex Trust Announces New Appointments to Advisory Board

Hex Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Dimitrios Kavvathas and Marty Jetton to its Advisory Board.

Hex Trust Joins Injective as a Validator

Hex Trust and Injective forms a strategic partnership, combining their expertise to enhance network security and unlock institutional opportunities in the decentralized finance landscape.

January 2024: Crypto Hits Mainstream

January 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.

Hex Trust supports Dymension’s upcoming mainnet launch with institutional custody and staking infrastructure

Hex Trust partners with Dymension to provide institutional custody and staking services for DYM token, enhancing security and network participation within the Dymension ecosystem.

Hex Trust Enhances Offerings with XRP Ledger Integration

Hex Trust integrates with XRP Ledger, enhancing user experience and providing access to XRP, fungible tokens, NFTs, and more

Hex Safe: Advancing NFT Custody in a Changing Landscape

Hex Trust offers Hex Safe, an institutional-grade NFT custody solution that provides secure storage and ensures compliance in the ever-changing NFT landscape.

Important Milestones on the Ethereum Network 2024 Roadmap

Ethereum's 2024 roadmap includes milestones like The Merge (PoW to PoS), The Surge (scalability), The Scourge (security), The Verge (user experience), The Purge (efficiency), and The Splurge (innovation). The upcoming Dencun upgrade aims to enhance functionality, security, and scalability.

Unlocking Institutional Interest: The Significance of Bitcoin ETFs in Traditional Finance

Bitcoin ETFs simplify Bitcoin investment, trading on stock exchanges. How the involvement of financial giants may lead to approval. Global adoption signals trust and legitimacy. SEC reassessing. Potential regulatory shift.

Hex Trust Receives SOC 2 Type II Certification from AssuranceLab, Underpinning Commitment to Internal Control and Security

Hex Trust, the leading institutional digital asset custodian, announced that it has successfully completed its SOC 2® Type II conducted by AssuranceLab.

Liquid Staking: Enhancing Flexibility & Efficiency with MilkyWay & Hex Trust

Liquid staking with MilkyWay & Hex Trust enhances flexibility & efficiency. Stake assets, receive milkTIA tokens, and enjoy liquidity in DeFi activities.

Hex Trust 2023 In Review

Explore regulatory milestones, ecosystem expansion, and market insights driving digital asset solutions.

The Importance of DeFi Security: Lessons Learned from the Ledger Connect Attack

Hackers stole $484,000 by exploiting a vulnerability in Ledger's Connect Kit. Decentralized apps face security risks from multiple providers.

Hex Trust and Consensys’ MetaMask Institutional Integrate to Enhance DeFi Portfolio Management

Hex Trust integrates with MetaMask Institutional, enabling secure access to 17,000 DeFi apps. Institutional-grade security, regulatory compliance, and user-friendly setup. Limited 30-day trial available. Request access now.

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.

Hex Trust Integrates Linea Chain for Secure Cross-Chain Transactions

Linea is an Ethereum scalability solution developed by ConsenSys that enhances interoperability and enables seamless asset transfers via Hex Safe on the Linea blockchain.

Introducing the Enhanced Hex Safe: Where Security Meets Flexibility and Connectivity

The upgraded Hex Safe offers enhanced web3 connectivity, multi-entity setups, programmable operations, MetaMask Institutional integration, and more.

How it Works: Ethereum Staking

Ethereum 2.0's launch shifted the network to proof-of-stake, allowing Hex Trust to offer institutional-grade ETH staking infrastructure and streamlined services for their clients' security and convenience.

Hex Trust Receives Virtual Asset Service Provider [VASP] License from VARA in Dubai

Hex Trust, a leading digital asset custodian, has obtained a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from VARA, demonstrating its commitment to compliance and fostering innovation in the crypto industry in the MENA region.

Hex Trust Enables Custody For STASIS EURO (EURS) Stablecoin

STASIS and Hex Trust integrate to offer custodial services with EURS stablecoin, meeting the demand for non-USD stablecoins and reinforcing the growth of the digital asset ecosystem.

October 2023: Reshaping the Narrative

In 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.

Hex Trust supports Ripple and Fubon Bank in HKMA's e-HKD Pilot Programme

Hex Trust joined a consortium of partners supporting Ripple, Fubon Bank, to demonstrate a use case for Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) e-HKD Pilot Programme.

HKT signs MoU with Hex Trust on stablecoin pilot trial

HKT and Hex Trust are partnering on a stablecoin pilot trial in Hong Kong to explore the issuance of an HKD-denominated digital currency for seamless and secure digital payments in the city.

Hex Trust announces support for Celestia network, offers staking and custody services at mainnet launch. Celestia’s TGE for $TIA

Celestia's TGE was a success. Hex Trust offers secure custody and staking for Celestia's token (TIA) via Hex Safe and Hex Trust Markets (HTM).

Introduction to Hex Trust Markets: Seize Opportunities in Digital Assets

Hex Trust Markets (HTM) provides secure and regulated services for institutional investors to access the digital asset markets with confidence.

Celestia’s Inception: A deep dive into Celestia including Hex Trust’s custody and staking services for TIA

Celestia stands as the pioneering modular blockchain network, introducing novel concepts to the blockchain landscape.

September 2023: Weathering the Storm

The 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.

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.

Safespace Recap: How to Securely Build In the Metaverse

In our Safespace Session 2, we explored how to build a secure and inclusive Metaverse. Experts shared insights on robust security measures, inclusivity initiatives, and the importance of partnerships. Empowering creators and users was emphasized, setting the stage for a thriving and accessible Metaverse. Listen to the full session here.

Qraft Technologies and Hex Trust Announce Strategic Partnership to Apply AI-Powered Risk Models in Digital Asset Investments

Hex Trust and Qraft Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to integrate AI-powered risk models with institutional-grade digital asset custodial services, aiming to transform the digital asset investment landscape.

Hex Trust’s Singapore Office CSR chess engagement with MDAS

Hex Trust's Singapore Office partners with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) for their CSR initiatives, introducing chess to MDAS members to encourage abstract thinking and bridge the connection between chess and cryptography.

July 2023: A Ripple Effect

July 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.

Hex Trust Receives Regulatory Approval in France to Provide Digital Asset Custody Services

Hex Trust has obtained the Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration granted by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) in France.

Hex Trust Selected as the Only Licensed Custodian in APAC & The Middle East to Support Celestia’s Mainnet Launch

Hex Trust is proud to be appointed the only licensed custodian from APAC and the Middle East to support Celestia’s highly anticipated token generation event.

How to Build Trust in Blockchain: The Story Behind Hex Trust

Alessio Quaglini, CEO and Co-founder of Hex Trust, joined Cris D Tran of VietSuccess for their latest Web3+ YouTube interview.

Hex Trust launches ETH native staking after Shapella upgrade

Hex Trust has announced Ether (ETH) staking services have now been relaunched following the Shapella upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain. Hex Trust has an Ethereum Validator Node and plays a vital role in securing the Ethereum network by storing data, verifying transactions, and adding new blocks to the blockchain.

June 2023: The Storm Too Shall Pass

Recent news has shown that investors and existing crypto players are gaining confidence and trust in digital assets with the entrance of prominent TradFi players.

Bitcoin Ordinals & the BRC-20 Standard

The crypto industry took a surprising turn earlier this year – with the introduction of Ordinals.

GCEX and Hex Trust Expand Partnership Broadening GCEX’s Staking Offering

Digital Prime Brokerage GCEX (GCEX Group) has extended its partnership with Hex Trust, an institutional grade digital asset custodian, to include staking.

May 2023: Regulatory Rapids

As regulatory pressures and blockages have started to pile up in the US, crypto is now going through an avulsion. Many companies based in the US are redirecting their flow of activities – diverting to new channels like Dubai, Hong Kong, and Europe.

Rationarium Partners with Hex Trust to Provide Custody & Trading Services

Hex Trust, an institutional-grade digital asset custodian licensed across global financial hubs, has partnered with Rationarium, a full-stack cloud-based SaaS solution for Web3 and blockchain businesses.

Tokenizing Real-World Assets (RWAs): A Paradigm Shift in Finance

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has taken the world by storm, and many have already begun to recognize the long-term promise of the use cases.

Hex Trust partners with The Sandbox to enable fully-licensed and secure custody of metaverse assets

Hex Trust has partnered with The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world to enable fully-licensed and highly-secure custody of assets such as LAND in The Sandbox’s metaverse.

April 2023: It could be better

It’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.

How do custodians protect your digital assets?

Institutional-grade custody offers investors regulatory peace of mind, as well as robust security measures to ensure full protection of their digital assets. Such security measures include the use of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key sharding.

Wallet types for your digital assets

Wallets can have different temperatures, which measures the degree of accessibility to the wallet through the network/servers. There are hot, cold, and warm wallets.

Hex Trust partners with AlgoRai Finance to provide institutional access to decentralized finance

Hex Trust, an institutional-grade digital asset custodian licensed across global financial hubs, is partnering with AlgoRai Finance, a decentralized structured products platform, to provide institutional investors with access to AlgoRai’s investment and risk-based solutions.

HK Web3 Festival: A trustless yet trustworthy financial system

Hex Trust’s CEO and Co-founder Alessio Quaglini was a keynote speaker at HK Web3 Festival, where he was invited to speak on the main stage to discuss the implications that blockchain and Web3 have on our perception of trust, responsibility, and authority.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

On April 12, one of the most monumental moments in crypto history took place: the Ethereum Shanghai upgrade. The upgrade was a big key step following the Ethereum Merge that happened back in September 2022.

RTHK Radio 3 Money Talk: Crypto Custodians & Regulation

Alessio Quaglini, CEO of Hex Trust speaks to Carolyn Wright about the role both regulators and crypto custodians play in keeping your digital assets safe.

Trading Places: The Rise of DEXs and The Way Forward for Centralized Crypto Exchanges

The crypto industry’s large scale fallouts such as the FTX saga, may have led to the temporary loss of user trust and confidence, but it also did two things: unveil the true promise of decentralized exchanges, and provide important constructive lessons for the centralized exchanges that remain standing.

March 2023: Cometh Crisis, Cometh Crypto

In 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.

Animoca Brands and Hex Trust launch Gryfyn, NFT-centric custodial wallet joint venture

Animoca Brands and Hex Trust have announced the public launch of Gryfyn - a joint venture to provide an innovative custodial wallet solution focused on onboarding users to Web3.

The banking crisis: A watershed event for institutional crypto adoption

Chief Financial Officer Andrew Economos shares how the current banking crisis may just prove to be a watershed event for institutional adoption of crypto and other digital assets.

February 2023: Rules of the Road Ahead

In 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.

Blockchain Scaling: An overview of how blockchain scaling technology has evolved over the years

Alleviating blockchain network congestion has been at the forefront of Web3 innovation, and an entire sector in the digital asset industry exists to tackle this: scaling solutions.

How to choose the right custodian for your organization

While there are many custody providers in the digital asset space, choosing the right one is a different story. It all boils down to trust, and who is given the trust to safekeep your organization’s assets. But how exactly do you make such a decision?

Paolo Gagliano joins Hex Trust’s Advisory Board

Hex Trust is pleased to announce that Paolo Gagliano has joined Hex Trust’s Advisory Board, bringing decades of senior experience in Corporate & Investment Banking in Europe and Asia.

Hex Trust becomes the first fully operational virtual asset custodian in Dubai

Hex Trust has officially launched its operations in Dubai after receiving the MVP Operational License from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).

GMO-Z.com Trust Company Partners with Hex Trust to bring institutional-grade custody for GYEN, a regulated Japanese yen stablecoin

GMO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc. (“GMO Trust”) has partnered with Hex Trust, the leading institutional digital asset custodian, to bring institutional investors fully-licensed and highly-secure custody support for GYEN.

Hex Trust Receives SOC 1 Type I Certification from Deloitte, Demonstrating Commitment to Internal Control and Integrity

Hex Trust, the leading institutional digital asset custodian, today announced that it has successfully completed the SOC 1® Type I - SOC for Service Organizations: ICFR attestation independently conducted by Deloitte.

The different types of digital asset custody

When it comes to digital asset custody, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s crucial to do your research, assess the different custody methods available, and choose the right one depending on your needs.

Creating digital art NFTs with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore)

Hex Trust's Singapore office is partnering with Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore), MDAS to participate in a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

January 2023: Crypto New Year's Resolution

Like 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.

Custody and Staking - Nascar Collisions and Crypto Crashes

Head of Markets Dario Capodici, shares his views of the crypto market with a Nascar analogy - and how the combination of blockchains and custodians will lead the crypto race.

How crypto custodians can help centralized exchanges win back public trust

Chairman of Hex Trust Advisory Board Colin Brooks shared how licensed digital asset custodians can help restore trust in the industry following the collapse of renowned crypto exchange FTX.

Hex Trust provides Delegation support as an FTSO Data Provider for FLARE ($FLR)

Hex Trust has announced the launch of delegation support as an FTSO Data Provider for FLARE ($FLR) and now offers a full suite of products and services around the network.

2022: The year of crypto musical chairs

What 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.

What is digital asset custody?

The digital asset market is still very nascent, especially compared to traditional financial markets. So yes, the custody business model exists in both sectors, but the definition of “custody” in the digital asset world is yet to form a concrete identity.

CoinDesk Webinar - Connecting a Billion Users to the Open Metaverse: Digital Identities, User Experience & New Business

Hex Trust's CoinDesk webinar discussed the path to onboarding a billion users to the metaverse ecosystem. Featuring speakers from Gryfyn, Animoca Brands, and Darewise.

Safespace Session 1: Institutional Staking with Hedera & Clearpool

The first session of Safespace by Hex Trust broke down institutional staking for Hedera and Clearpool, and analyzed the staking demand Hex Trust is seeing from institutions. The conversation was joined by speakers from BCW Technologies, Hedera, and Clearpool.

The Block Webinar - Restoring Confidence & Building for the Future

Hex Trust's The Block webinar broke down the ways strong players in the digital asset industry can collaborate to restore confidence in users and institutions. Featuring speakers from Binance, OKX, and HashKey Capital.

Bosonic Webinar - Lessons from the Collapse of FTX

Head of Custody Giorgia Pellizzari was invited to speak at a webinar hosted by Bosonic to discuss post-FTX implications for the digital asset industry on institutional adoption, and how service providers like Hex Trust can help turn things around.

Mark Cheng joins Hex Trust’s Board of Directors

Hex Trust is pleased to announce that Mark Cheng has joined Hex Trust’s Board of Directors, bringing years of experience, vast knowledge and an expansive network in GameFi, digital assets and investments.

Union Bank of the Philippines partners with Hex Trust to tap into the metaverse

Union Bank of Philippines (UnionBank), a long-standing partner of Hex Trust, is expanding their digital asset exposure by tapping into the metaverse.

Review of the Month: November 2022

November 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.

The Block Webinar - Preventing the Breach: Security on the Blockchain

Our Chief Information Security Officer Shane Read recently spoke at a webinar with guests from The Block, THEOS, Arkham, and Bullish to identify ways companies can prevent DeFi attacks and breaches.

Hex Trust Expands NFT Custody Services to Include Algorand NFTs

Hex Trust has expanded its institutional-grade custody services for NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to include assets created on the Algorand blockchain using Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs).

Hex Trust receives MVP License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

Hex Trust, the leading fully licensed and insured provider of institutional-grade custody and associated services for digital assets, has received the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).

Hex Trust Group Provides Staking Support for Hedera (HBAR) in Partnership with BCW Group

HT Markets, a member of the Hex Trust Group, now provides staking support for Hedera, an enterprise-grade public ledger for the decentralized economy, enabling financial institutions to participate in staking the protocol’s native token HBAR.

Review of the Month: October 2022

In 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.

Clearpool: The First Decentralized Dynamic Marketplace For Institutional Unsecured Capital

For DeFi to continue scaling beyond its current state, improved access to efficient capital markets is vital. Enter Clearpool: an institutional-grade, decentralized borrowing & lending protocol.

TOKEN2049 Panel - The Path Ahead: Onboarding a Billion Users

Our CEO Alessio Quaglini took to the TOKEN2049 mainstage to discuss mainstream adoption and the future of digital assets. Featuring speakers from PANONY, Ledger and Polygon.

Hex Trust Provides Staking Support for Clearpool (CPOOL)

HT Markets has expanded staking support for Clearpool, the first ever decentralized dynamic marketplace for institutional unsecured capital.

3rd Annual Jefferies Asia Forum - Fireside Chat

CEO & Co-Founder Alessio Quaglini was invited for a fireside chat at the 3rd Annual Jeffries Asia Forum to discuss Hex Trust's founding background, its journey so far and the outlook of digital assets including DeFi, crypto and NFTs.

Review of the Month: September 2022

In 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.

GameOn! 2022 - Investment Strategies & Concerns in the Digiverse

CEO & Co-Founder Alessio Quaglini was invited for a fireside chat at GameOn! 2022 to discuss the factors of effective investment strategies in the digiverse and blockchain space.

Extending the Runway: The Opportunities for Fashion Brands in the Metaverse

Many iconic fashion brands have started making big moves in the metaverse. What are fashion brands currently doing & what are the building blocks of an effective metaverse strategy?

The Block Webinar - The State of Institutional Custody

Hex Trust's The Block webinar broke down the true meaning of digital asset custody, institutional participation in the DeFi ecosystem, misconceptions around custody and more.

The Ethereum 2.0 Merge

The day marks the biggest event of crypto blockchain history - the Ethereum Merge. What exactly is the Merge and how will it impact all organizations and individuals participating in the decentralized ecosystem?

Henri Arslanian Joins Hex Trust’s Advisory Board

Henri Arslanian has joined the Hex Trust Advisory Board, bringing years of extensive experience, vast knowledge and an expansive network in digital assets, Fintech and finance.

Review of the Month: August 2022

In 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.

Family Offices: Navigating Digital Assets & the Decentralized Economy

This report provides an overview of the blockchain ecosystem and guides family offices on allocation of portfolios, ensuring safe and secure custodial ownership of digital assets.

Polygon: Web3 for All

Polygon, formerly Matic Network, was developed in 2017 and launched in 2020 as a layer-2 solution focused on the Ethereum blockchain. Aiming to “bring the world to Ethereum”, Polygon helps alleviate the network’s congestion and allow more users to access Web3.

Hex Trust wins Best Custodian in The Asset Awards 2022

Hex Trust won an award in ‘The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards for Institutional Investor, ETF, and Asset Servicing Providers’ 2022 and was named the ‘Best Custody Specialist, Digital Assets, Fintech, Asia’.

The 10 Foundational Principles of a Licensed Digital Asset Custodian

Custodians play an important role in institutional adoption of digital assets. These are the 10 Foundational Principles highlighting the importance of licensed professional custodians.

Review of the Month: July 2022

In July 2022, Hex Trust opened an EU office, was featured by KPMG & HSBC, and attended major events and panels.

CoinDesk Webinar - How Family Offices Can Enter the Digital Asset Industry

Hex Trust's CoinDesk webinar explored how family offices can enter the digital asset industry in a safe, secure and scalable manner.

Hex Trust expands into Europe with an office in Milan, Italy and OAM approved Hex Trust Italia to be on the Italian VASP Registry

Hex Trust has officially expanded to Europe by opening its first European office in Milan, Italy. This is an essential milestone in Hex Trust's expansion strategy in Europe, also in light of the forthcoming implementation of the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation.

Review of the Month: June 2022

In June 2022, Hex Trust was featured on CNBC Squawk Box Asia, integrated the Polygon and Polkadot network, and attended numerous webinars and events.

Hex Trust integrates Polkadot to enable fully-licensed and highly-secure custody support

Hex Trust has successfully integrated Polkadot, the leading interoperability blockchain network, into its digital asset custody platform Hex Safe.

The Custody 3.0 Era: Institutional Participation in the Decentralized Economy

Managing Director Calvin Shen, shares how the evolution of digital asset markets and growing institutional participation in the decentralized economy is shaping the role of digital asset custodians.

Hex Trust Receives ‘Provisional Approval’ for a Virtual Assets License from the Government of Dubai and Opens a Dubai Office

Hex Trust has obtained from the Government of Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to receive a Virtual Asset MVP License, and is opening an office in Dubai which will be used as its regional headquarters in the Middle East.

Hex Trust integrates Polygon to enable fully-licensed and highly-secure custody support

Hex Trust has successfully integrated Polygon, the full-stack scaling solution on Ethereum, into its digital asset custody platform Hex Safe.

Hex Trust Group Provides Staking Support for Klaytn (KLAY)

HT Markets, a member of the Hex Trust Group, has expanded staking support for Klaytn, a service-centric blockchain offering intuitive development of metaverse applications.

IBM Financial Industry Editors Forum 2022 - Technological Disruption in Financial Services

Managing Director Calvin Shen was invited to speak at an IBM panel to discuss how institutions can collaborate to further advance in the financial services space. Featuring speakers from IBM, SAP and F5.

How NFTs Shape the Metaverse - The Next Hype You Cannot Miss

Hex Trust was invited to speak at a panel held at the AAX Trends NFT pop-up store: Apes. Gods. Pixels. to discuss the rising popularity of NFTs and how they shape the metaverse. Featuring speakers from Animoca Brands, Metasens & AAX.

Review of the Month: May 2022

In May 2022, Hex Trust was featured on Forkast.news, attended numerous panels, events and webinars, and welcomed new joiners to the team!

Liquid Staking: Unlocking Accessibility to Digital Assets

The rise in popularity of PoS networks and DeFi has birthed liquid staking, a game-changing staking mechanism unlocking liquidity & accessibility to digital assets.

DeFi Made Easy for Organizations - Navigate DeFi opportunities with MetaMask Institutional

Hex Trust was invited to speak at a Consensys webinar breaking down the know-hows of faster, safer, more efficient DeFi investments for organizations. Featuring speakers from Metamask Institutional, Chainalysis & Token X.

The BAYC Universe: Expanding into Metaversal Economies

The Bored Ape Yacht Club project has dominated the NFT space since its launch in April 2021, being one of the most sought after collections to exist. But the iconic PFP NFTs are only the first chapter of the project's story.

Review of the Month: April 2022

In April 2022, Hex Trust was featured on CoinDesk TV, entered a strategic partnership with Metamask Institutional and attended several panels, webinars & events.

CoinDesk Webinar - Custody 3.0: The Future of Digital Assets

Hex Trust's CoinDesk webinar broke down Custody 3.0: The Future of Digital Assets. Featuring speakers from Hex Trust, IBM, Kenetic and BCW Group.

The Sandbox: The Future of Gaming

The concepts of metaverse, GameFi and play-to-earn (P2E) have been key developments this past quarter, with companies such as The Sandbox leading the way in this sector of the digital asset economy.

FTAHK Blockchain Committee - Institutional Adoption of Cryptos

Hex Trust was invited to speak at FTAHK's Institutional Adoption of Cryptos, to discuss how fast and deep institutions are integrating themselves into this new asset class. Featuring speakers from Fidelity International and Amber Group.

Finding Shelter in DeFi During Turbulent Times

Head of Financing Dario Capodici shares his views on the alternative investment opportunities that DeFi offers in times of financial instability and macroeconomic concerns: money market protocols, liquidity staking & yield farming.

MetaMask Institutional Announces the Integration of Hex Trust, GK8, Parfin, and Gnosis Safe

MetaMask Institutional’s (MMI) partnerships with self-custody solution Gnosis Safe and GK8 and digital asset custodians like Hex Trust and Parfin positions the decentralized finance (DeFi) wallet as the primary Web3 gateway for organizations worldwide.

Review of the Month: March 2022

In March 2022, Hex Trust closed a US$88M Series B funding round, completed the SOC2 assessment and attended several panels and interviews.

Celo: Financial Prosperity for Everyone

Celo is a carbon-negative, Layer-1 protocol with a rich ecosystem of global partners building Web3 applications in support of Celo’s mission to create a more inclusive, accessible global financial system.

Hex Trust Raises US$88 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Asia’s Leading Digital Asset Custodian

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian which is fully licensed in Hong Kong and Singapore with over 200 institutional clients and over US$5 billion in assets under custody, has announced that it has closed its Series B funding round of US$88 million.

Hex Trust Announces Completion of SOC 2 Certification, Underpinning Commitment to Data Security and Compliance

Hex Trust today announced that it has completed their SOC 2® - SOC for Service Organizations: Trust Services Criteria assessment conducted by Deloitte.

Review of the Month: February 2022

In 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...

Beyond Market Neutral - Asset Managers and Proprietary Positions in Crypto

Hex Trust was invited to speak at the Crypto Regulation Asia Summit, covering investing and holding proprietary positions in digital assets. Featuring speakers from Temasek, OSL and State Street Digital.

Aave: Revolutionizing lending & borrowing

Aave is one of the largest credit protocols in the DeFi space with its current TVL standing at $12.24B and market cap at $1.7B. Also known as “the lending platform of tomorrow”, Aave is a pioneer in the lending ecosystem.

Hex Trust Partners with Celo, Bringing Institutional Access to the Mission-Driven Ecosystem

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian, has partnered with Celo to help build a global financial system that creates the conditions of prosperity for all.

Hex Trust Enters the Metaverse, Buys Estate in The Sandbox

Hex Trust has ventured into the metaverse and purchased an ‘Estate’ in The Sandbox’s recent LAND sale in the Web3 Zone. The Sandbox is an open metaverse that enables individual digital ownership and is made up of LANDS, which are parts of the world, owned by players to create and monetize experiences.

The Digital Asset Market in 2022

Head of Trading Rolland Hoang shares his views on what the digital asset market has in store for us in 2022 across regulated DeFi, stablecoins, Layer 1 protocols, and the convergence with traditional financial markets.

Hedera: the Blockchain Killer

Hedera is an enterprise-grade public ledger and governing body which supports new and existing decentralized applications on the web 3.0 scale. Self-proclaimed as the 3rd generation of blockchains, Hedera has introduced groundbreaking technology with high speed, low costs and effective security for its users.

2021 in Review — From the Founder’s Desk

At 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.

Cassandra Lister joins Hex Trust Advisory Board

We are pleased to announce Cassandra Lister has joined the Hex Trust Advisory Board, bringing 30 years of Global Financial Services knowledge and extensive experience.

NFTs in 2021 : A Year in Review

2021 was the year of the “NFT Revolution” — markets generated over $23 billion in trading volume this year, and it’s expected to increase even more in 2022. But NFTs have been around for quite some time already… so what made this year so special?

Review of the Month: December 2021

December 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.

The Metaversal Future: A Trillion Dollar Opportunity

Bringing the metaverse to life could be a market opportunity worth over $1 trillion. That’s one of the key takeaways from Grayscale’s November report which explores the massive potential of the Web 3.0 internet evolution currently underway.

Hex Trust Group Provides Staking Support for Songbird (SGB)

HT Markets has expanded staking support for Songbird, the Canary network for Flare.

The Fixed Income Digital Asset Revolution

Digital assets are becoming more ubiquitous every day with technological upgrades and rapidly increasing usecases including tokenized securities, NFT-based art, and GameFi to name but a few.

Cyberport FinTech InnoCon 2021: Family Offices Eyeing WealthTech and Digital Assets

Hex Trust was invited to speak at Cyberport FinTech Innocon 2021 to discuss trends and opportunities in FinTech. Featuring speakers from LORA Technologies, Topaz Family Office, and the Family Office Association HK.

Thinking Crypto - Wrapped XRP Custody & Clearpool DeFi

Hex Trust CEO Alessio Quaglini and Clearpool CEO Robert Alcorn were invited on Thinking Crypto to speak about wrapped XRP custody and Clearpool DeFi.

Animoca Brands and Hex Trust Launch Joint Venture to Provide Institutional Wallets for GameFi

Animoca Brands, the company driving digital property rights to help build the open metaverse, and Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian, announced today they have formed a joint venture to provide institutional digital asset wallets and financial services for online gamers.

3 themes driving the institutional adoption of digital assets

There has never been a stronger drive behind the adoption of digital assets, with institutional investors in particular eager to integrate the new asset class into their operations.

A closer look at the Klaytn blockchain ecosystem

Using a modular network design, the Klaytn platform aims to make it easy and convenient for businesses to customize and operate their own service-oriented blockchains.

Future of Finance - Hex Trust sees ample opportunities for growth at home and abroad

A Future of Finance interview with Alessio Quaglini, CEO of Hex Trust

Hex Trust partners with hashport to enable greater interoperability across blockchains

Hex Trust has partnered with hashport, an interoperability solution (portal) developed by Limechain and BCW Technologies, to enable greater interoperability across prominent blockchain systems

Industry veteran Andrew Economos Joins the Hex Trust Advisory Board

Hex Trust is delighted to announce Andrew Economos has joined the Advisory Board, bringing over 28 years of experience as an investment and business leader in the financial services industry, fusing asset management with fintech and digital asset innovation

James Fok Joins the Hex Trust Advisory Board

James’ experience and extensive network will be key to further strengthening the position of Hex Trust as the leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset custody, scaling its financial institution client base globally.

Hex Trust Announces Partnership with Hedera

Hex Trust has announced its partnership with Hedera Hashgraph, the most used, sustainable, enterprise-grade public ledger for the decentralized economy.

Hex Trust Raises a US$10M Investment Round Led by Animoca Brands

Hex Trust raised US$10 million in an investment round led by Animoca Brands, a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Other investors include Ripple Labs, Algorand Foundation, BCW Group, Tessera Capital Partners, Mind Fund, Double Peak Group, and Token Bay Capital.

Hex Trust partners with Qredo to offer decentralized custody and next-generation crypto services

The integration marks the next step in Hex Trust’s journey to continually enhance its digital asset custody services in line with the evolving blockchain ecosystem.

Recognising the familiar in a financial paradigm shift

I am highly confident that digital assets will become part of the mainstream asset management industry. For me the question is not whether it will happen, but rather how long it will take.

Algorand: solving the Blockchain Trilemma

The blockchain trilemma is a concept coined by Vitalik Buterin that essentially states that existing blockchains can offer at most two of the following three properties: Security, Scalability, Decentralization.

Clearpool partners with Hex Trust to deliver a decentralized capital markets ecosystem

Hex Trust has announced a partnership with Clearpool Finance (Clearpool), a decentralized capital markets ecosystem focused on institutional lending and credit markets.

Review of the Month: August 2021

August 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.

Hex Trust partners with Klaytn Foundation to serve institutional blockchain projects

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian, has partnered with Klaytn Foundation to provide the scalability and performance required for the mass adoption of digital assets.

Hex Trust Secures Singapore Custody License

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian, today announced it has secured a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing the company to provide custodial services regulated under Singapore’s Securities and Futures Act.

Union Bank of the Philippines partners with Hex Trust to enter the digital asset ecosystem

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has partnered with Hex Trust to pilot its digital asset custody service.

Hex Trust added as a Tezos tzBTC Keyholder

Hex Trust has announced we have joined the tzBTC ecosystem as keyholders.

Ethereum 2.0 & The London Hard Fork: Here’s What You Need to Know

Ethereum is gearing up for a system-wide upgrade that will radically change the way the platform is both used and secured. There have been several upgrades over the past five years, intending to improve Ethereum’s usability and scalability.

Getting Customer Success Right In The Digital Asset Era

Customer Success is all about helping customers achieve their goals through your products and services. Sounds easy enough.

Review of the Month: June 2021

For 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.

Hex Trust Secures Investment From Cyberport, Hong Kong Government’s FinTech Hub

Hex Trust has announced it has successfully secured investment from Cyberport, Hong Kong’s largest FinTech hub and innovative digital community, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

Colin Brooks appointed Chairman of Hex Trust’s Advisory Board

Hex Trust has announced the appointment of Colin Brooks as Chairman of Hex Trust’s Advisory Board.

Hex Trust wins ‘Best Custody Specialist, Digital Assets’ award 🏆

Hex Trust has received an award in ‘The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards for Institutional Investor, ETF, and Asset Servicing Providers’. Hex Trust won the ‘Highly Commended’ award in ‘Best Custody Specialist, Digital Assets’.

Review of the Month: May 2021

During 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?

Hex Trust partners with Chainalysis to provide a compliance-focused custody solution for financial institutions

Hex Trust today announced our partnership with Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis company adopting KYT (Know Your Transaction), the compliance solution, and Chainalysis Reactor, the investigative tool, for enhanced due diligence.

Hex Trust partners with Convergence Finance for secure NFT custody

Hex Trust has partnered with Convergence Finance to provide them with secure and fully licensed custody for their NFTs.

Hex Trust partners with PARSIQ to bolster custody security

Hex Trust has partnered with PARSIQ, a blockchain monitoring and event tracking service provider which recently received funding support from Binance.

Review of the Month: March 2021

March 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.

GBA Blockchain Week 2021 - Institutionalisation of Crypto Asset Management Industry & Crypto Funds

Hex Trust spoke at GBA Blockchain Week 2021, breaking down institutionalisation of the crypto asset management industry and funds. Featuring speakers from Amber Group, Copper, CryptoHQ and FinStep Asia.

Hex Trust Closes Series A Raising US$6 Million

We’re delighted to announce the successful close of our Series A, raising US$6 million from a range of leading global investors in both traditional finance and digital assets.

Coinscrum Markets - Institutional Adoption in APAC with Hex Trust & Algorand Foundation

Hex Trust was invited to the Coinscrum Markets weekly podcast alongside Algorand Foundation to discuss institutional adoption of digital assets in the APAC region.

Hex Trust Launches NFT Safe, World’s First Licensed Custody Service for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Hex Trust has launched ‘NFT Safe’ custody for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) within its fully licensed and insured custody platform, Hex Safe. The integration puts Hex Trust as the first licensed global custodian to provide NFT custody for collectors and investors.

Review of the Month: February 2021

February was a pivotal month for Bitcoin and the entire digital assets market as Tesla announced they’d bought US$1.5 billion of Bitcoin.

Aave partners with Hex Trust to bring institutions to DeFi

Hex Trust, the institutional gateway to DeFi and Digital Assets, has partnered with Aave, an open-source and non-custodial liquidity protocol for earning interest on deposits and borrowing digital assets.

Algorand & Hex Trust partner to support the banking sector’s adoption of digital assets

The Algorand Foundation has partnered with Hex Trust, the leading Institutional-grade digital asset custodian, to bring the Algo token and tokens built using the Algorand ASA standard onto the Hex Safe custody platform.

Review of the Year: 2020

As 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.

Hex Trust appointed custodian for Mirror Protocol

Hex Trust is proud to be the only licensed custodian supporting the launch of Mirror Protocol by Terra. The platform enables a way to mint crypto assets that mimic the value of shares in publicly traded companies like Apple or Tesla.

Hex Trust to support SPARK airdrop

Hex Trust is pleased to announce its support for the upcoming Flare Networks’ snapshot event on 00:00 AM (UTC) December 12th 2020.

CordaCon 2020 - Enterprise Grade Infrastructure of Digital Assets (CBDC Demo)

Hex Trust was invited to conduct a demo alongside IBM & R3 to show enterprise grade infrastructure of digital assets.

Hex Trust’s partners IBM and R3 join forces to bring enterprise blockchain solutions to market

Our partners, IBM and R3, have announced a new collaboration and will integrate R3’s enterprise blockchain platform, Corda Enterprise, to IBM LinuxONE next month. Hex Trust will work together with IBM and R3 to bring to market enterprise blockchain solutions and more banks and financial institutions into the ecosystem.

Hex Trust partners with SIA — the European leader in Banking Technology Infrastructure

SIA, a leading European hi-tech company in the payment services and infrastructures sector, controlled by CDP Equity, has signed a partnership agreement with Hex Trust, the leading fintech company in digital asset custody infrastructure for the banking sector, to provide digital asset services to European financial institutions.

Review of the Month: September 2020

It’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.

Review of the Month: August 2020

It’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.

Hex Trust selected as INX’s Asia-based custodian for US$117M IPO

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading enterprise-grade custodian, has announced that it now offers custodian services for the INX token in Asia in advance of INX’s upcoming US$117 million security token IPO, and the launch of its exchange for security tokens and cryptocurrencies trading.

Hex Trust Receives Strategic Investment From Leading Asia Blockchain Firm, Kenetic

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian and infrastructure platform for the banking sector, has announced that Kenetic, one of Asia’s leading blockchain investment firms, has invested in Hex Trust.

3 Critical Responsibilities of Digital Asset Custodians

Our CEO and co-founder, Alessio Quaglini, shares his insights on the critical responsibilities of a digital asset custodian.

Hex Trust partners with Fidinam to provide digital asset custody, compliance, accounting and tax services

Fidinam, a global consultancy firm providing corporate tax & accounting services for digital assets, has partnered with Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian and infrastructure platform for banks and financial institutions to enter the digital asset ecosystem.

Hex Trust Integrates Tezos & Supports Staking/Baking

Hex Trust has announced that we have fully integrated the Tezos blockchain into our custody platform — Hex Safe.

Digital Asset Wallets & Signing Algorithms: A Custodian’s Overview

Our CEO & co-founder shares his insights on the types of digital asset wallets and signing algorithms.

Merkle Science - Is Hong Kong Still a Competitive Jurisdiction for Virtual Asset Businesses?

Hex Trust was invited to speak at a Merkle Science webinar to discuss whether Hong Kong remains a competitive jurisdiction for virtual asset businesses. Featuring speakers from Kenetic and King & Wood Mallesons.

ChainTalk TV - The Future of Stablecoins

Hex Trust was invited to a panel discussion at Crypto Asia Summit hosted by ChainTalk TV to discuss the future of stablecoins. Featuring speakers from Merkle Science, OKX, Quantum Economics & WaykiChain.

Ex-HSBC Global Head of Custody, Colin Brooks, Joins Hex Trust’s Advisory Board

Hex Trust, the leading provider of institutional-grade custody for digital assets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Brooks to its Advisory Board.

IBM Webinar - Developing Efficient and Secure Digital Asset Custody Solutions

Hex Trust was invited to speak at an IBM webinar to dive deeper into the development of efficient and secure digital asset custody solutions. Featuring speakers from IBM and The Spartan Group.

Mason Privatbank Liechtenstein AG selects Hex Trust to provide digital asset custody services for their Asia-based clients

Hex Trust, the leading digital asset custodian for the banking sector, has announced that Mason Privatbank Liechtenstein AG, has selected them to provide digital asset custody services for their Asia-based clients.

Digital Week Online - Decentralized Financial System: Challenges & Adventures

Hex Trust was invited to Digital Week Online to discuss the decentralized financial system's challenges & opportunities. Featuring speakers from Onchain Custodian, Cointelligence & Plutus VC.

Hex Trust joins the Celo Alliance as the Asia-based custodian and to support its native token, Celo Gold

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading digital asset custodian, has announced that it has joined the Celo Alliance, providing custody support in Asia for Celo blockchain’s native token, Celo Gold (cGLD).

Hex Trust becomes the first licensed digital asset custodian in Hong Kong to support R3’s blockchain platform, Corda

Hex Trust has become the first licensed digital asset custodian in Hong Kong to integrate with R3’s Corda platform, enabling the blockchain ledger into Hex Trust’s digital asset custody solution. R3 has also made Hex Trust’s custody solution available to their network of partners.

Hex Trust to collaborate with Bitfury’s Crystal to provide digital asset transaction monitoring and AML intelligence

Hex Trust, Asia’s leading enterprise-grade custodian for digital assets has joined forces with Bitfury Group’s Crystal™ Blockchain, an all-in-one blockchain investigative tool designed for use by law enforcement organizations and financial institutions.

Blockchain, the virus, and how we’ve been expanding

Despite 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.

2019 in Review

2019 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.

Whither Blockchain in Finance?

Reports of its seeming demise have been, as with Mark Twain, greatly exaggerated.

4 Key Points about the upcoming Ethereum Hard Fork

What are the key points to take on the upcoming Ethereum Hard Fork?

Hex Trust partners with IBM to deliver leading custody & settlement solutions

We’re excited to announce Hex Trust’s business partnership with IBM to go to market together, to deliver the best digital asset custody and settlement solution for the banking sector and financial institutions.

The East is Digital

These past few weeks have seen plenty of opportunity for insight into fintech developments in Asia.

Here’s what you need to know about the SFC’s latest circular in regards to the custody of digital assets

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released its circular detailing how asset managers should handle digital assets.

Hex Trust provides custody for the first Security Tokens listed on the London Derivatives Exchange

Hex Trust, the Asian leader for fully licensed, secure, and insured custody for digital assets, announced custody of the SGHX token, listed on the London Derivatives Exchange (LDX).

Why Asia's the home of FinTech

The previous edition of these written fintech-perambulations looked at global trends in fintech investment and growth. This instance will focus closer to home — Asia — and consider several of the unique factors that differentiate the growth of fintech in Asia from the rest of the world.

Hex Trust partners with TradAir to enable trading for digital assets held in custody

Hex Trust, the leading Asia-based digital assets custodian, has selected TradAir to provide clients with the ability to trade digital assets directly from the Hex Safe custody platform.

Measuring Fintech Investment

An insightful article exploring the measurement of FinTech investments.

The Glitz is Great, but Happy Customers Matter Most

In discussions of what will lead to successful fintech ventures the focus is often on the technology. While the technology is obviously an important component in the success of a fintech idea or venture, the truly critical driver is how well the new approach helps better meet the needs of the end client.

Fintech Evolution will Trump Revolution — The Devil is in the Details

Thoughtful Fintech professionals will often passionately debate the question of evolution v. revolution, wondering which will dominate and which is the pathway to their own success.

Cryptam Capital Ltd. selects Hex Trust to be their custodian and partner to deliver confidence and trust to institutional digital asset investors

Recognising the need for a custody solution built specifically for institutional investors, CryptAM Capital Ltd. has chosen Hex Trust and its proprietary, enterprise-grade platform to provide digital asset custody.

Hex Trust partners with Holdex to bring a new level of confidence and security to decentralized fundraising

Recognizing the importance of a blockchain ecosystem built on trust, integrity, and security, Holdex, the leading compliance-focused decentralised fundraising platform, is partnering with Hex Trust, the leader in digital asset servicing solutions.

The Evolving State of Institutional Custody for Digital Assets

Recently, Alessio Quaglini, Managing Partner at Hex Trust, was featured in Blockchain.news discussing the evolving state of institutional custody for digital assets.

Hex Trust at Binance SAFU Hackathon Singapore 2019

The dev team at Hex Trust placed 2nd at the SAFU Pre-Hackathon in Hong Kong & in the Top 6 Finalist of the Final SAFU Hackathon in Singapore. 🎉

Review of the Month: November 2018

Review of the Month: October 2018

October 2018 was another bustling month for Hex Trust - find out what we've been up to.

Review of the Month: August 2018

Here are some of the latest updates from Hex Trust.

Introducing Hex Trust — providing institutional grade solutions for professional cryptocurrency investors

Hex Trust was founded by industry veterans with comprehensive knowledge on cryptocurrencies and financial systems. The team is well structured with expertise in infrastructure, on-boarding support and security acumen.