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Hex Trust - Digital Asset Custody Provider

Hex Trust is an institutional digital asset custody provider founded in 2018, headquartered in Hong Kong. Registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance with a TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) licence under AMLO.

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About Hex Trust

Hex Trust was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. Registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance with a TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) licence under AMLO. CMS licence from MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore). Operates across Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and Italy.

Custody model and security

HSM FIPS-2 key management; SOC 2 Type II certified by Deloitte. Cross Domain Solution via data diodes. Institutional custody platform Hex Safe.

Asset coverage

Broad range of digital assets across major blockchains; staking, DeFi access, and institutional lending.

Typical client profile

Banks, financial institutions, digital asset organizations, corporates, and private clients including Animoca, Algorand Foundation, and Hedera. 200+ institutional clients and USD 5+ billion in assets under custody.

Institutional fit

Asian institutions or globally operating firms that need a Hong Kong or Singapore-regulated custodian with deep DeFi integration and staking capabilities.

Key context for buyers

USD 100+ million raised in total funding with Morgan Creek Digital as lead investor. Acquired Byte Trading to expand prime services. Founded by Alessio Quaglini (CEO).

Frequently asked questions

When was Hex Trust founded?

Hex Trust was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

How is Hex Trust regulated?

Registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance with a TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) licence under AMLO. CMS licence from MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore). Operates across Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and Italy.

What custody model does Hex Trust use?

HSM FIPS-2 key management; SOC 2 Type II certified by Deloitte. Cross Domain Solution via data diodes. Institutional custody platform Hex Safe.

Which institutions typically use Hex Trust?

Banks, financial institutions, digital asset organizations, corporates, and private clients including Animoca, Algorand Foundation, and Hedera. 200+ institutional clients and USD 5+ billion in assets under custody.

What assets does Hex Trust support?

Broad range of digital assets across major blockchains; staking, DeFi access, and institutional lending.

What should buyers know about Hex Trust?

USD 100+ million raised in total funding with Morgan Creek Digital as lead investor. Acquired Byte Trading to expand prime services. Founded by Alessio Quaglini (CEO).

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