Market Research Report: Hex Trust
Company Overview
- Name: Hex Trust
- Mission: To unlock ownership in decentralized markets with a vision to secure the permissionless future.
- Founded: 2018
- Founders: Alessio Quaglini
- Key People: Alessio Quaglini (CEO), Calvin Shen (Managing Director), Giorgia Pellizzari (Head of Custody)
- Headquarters: Hong Kong
- Licenses & Registrations:
- Dubai, UAE
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Italy
- France
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- What is the company known for: Institutional-grade digital asset custodian providing custody, staking, and markets services for builders, investors, and service providers.
Products
Custody
- Offerings:
- Full Custody
- Escrow
- Enterprise Reassignment
Staking
- Offerings:
- Full Staking Services
- Staking Innovation
- Validator-as-a-Service
Markets
- Offerings:
- OTC (Over-the-Counter)
- Financing
Key Product Features:
- Hex Safe: Institutional-grade custody platform providing compliance-first infrastructure for digital asset storage, supporting various types of assets.
- Integration with Multiple Chains:
- Support for Ethereum, Polkadot, Bitcoin Cash, Solana, and many more blockchain networks.
Recent Developments
New Partnerships and Integrations
- Babylon Labs: Integration for custody and staking of Bitcoin Staking protocol, supporting BTC staking directly on the blockchain.
- Grass Protocol: Engaged to support the decentralized network for big data, offering secure and insured custody for the Grass Foundation's token generation event.
- Aave Partnership: Integrated Aave, stkAAVE, and aTokens into Hex Safe for secure, institutional-grade custody.
- Injective Protocol Integration: Joining as a validator, enhancing security and supporting custody and staking for the Injective ecosystem.
- Dymension Partnering: Providing custody and staking services for DYM, expanding their service portfolio to include novel blockchain technologies.
Expansion and Service Offerings
- Polygon Integration: Enabled full custody and service support for the MATIC token.
- HT Markets MENA Launch: Pioneering fiat on/off-ramp services in Dubai, marking a strategic expansion in the Middle East.
- Gryfyn Wallet Launch: Developed in partnership with Animoca Brands, introducing an NFT-centric multi-chain wallet offering seamless and secure Web3 experiences.
Product Enhancements
- Line Integration: Entered the Line blockchain ecosystem, enhancing cross-chain transactional capabilities.
- SOC 2 Type II Certification by AssuranceLab: Reaffirmed commitment to the highest standards of security and confidentiality through a comprehensive audit.
Summary
Hex Trust stands out as a pivotal custodian of digital assets in Asia and beyond, continually pushing the envelope with regard to security, regulatory compliance, and innovative service offerings. By establishing key strategic partnerships and integrating emerging technologies, Hex Trust maintains its stance at the forefront of the financial sector’s transition into the decentralized economy. Through its systematic geographical expansions and a comprehensive portfolio of staking, custody, and digital market solutions, Hex Trust furthers its mission to facilitate the development and secure management of digital assets on a global scale.