Institutional Custody Expansion 🏦
Crypto.com has announced a strategic collaboration with SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL; Nasdaq: STKE) to expand its institutional custody and staking infrastructure. Under the agreement, SOL Strategies will move part of its digital asset treasury into Crypto.com Custody, which is designed to provide secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions for institutional investors and public companies managing digital assets.
Solana Validator Integration ⚡
As part of the integration, institutional clients will gain access to SOL Strategies’ enterprise-level Solana validator services directly through Crypto.com’s platform. This move strengthens the Solana ecosystem by enabling professional investors and treasury managers to stake assets with reliable infrastructure providers.
Treasury Strategy for Public Companies 💼
Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, emphasized the importance of the partnership:
“Public companies building out their digital asset treasury require a safe, secure, and compliant custody solution and reliable staking options.”
By merging custody with validator access, Crypto.com positions itself as a comprehensive service provider for institutions seeking both security and yield generation.
Industry Impact & Adoption Outlook 🌍
Michael Hubbard, Interim CEO of SOL Strategies, noted that the collaboration reflects the company’s DAT++ model, which combines treasury holdings with validator operations:
“By making our validators available through Crypto.com Custody, we’re expanding access while diversifying our own custody operations.”
This partnership highlights the growing demand for institutional crypto adoption, bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain staking infrastructure. Analysts suggest the move could accelerate the trend of enterprises adding Solana (SOL) to their treasuries while benefiting from validator-powered yield.
