Hydra X Becomes the first Licensed Custodian in APAC to Provide Custody for Canton Coin

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydra X today announced that it is the first licensed custodian in APAC to provide custody for Canton Coin, marking a significant milestone for both Hydra X and the Canton Network ecosystem. In this groundbreaking collaboration, SBIVC will become the first Canton Network ecosystem member to leverage Hydra X's industry-leading custody services for Canton Coin.

Supporting Canton Coin will enable Hydra X's clients across APAC, such as SBIVC, to bring regulatory-grade digital assets to market, utilizing the full potential of tokenization and Canton Network's privacy-first architecture. Hydra X will partner with Digital Asset to integrate its tokenization utility, allowing institutional clients to securely issue and manage digital assets while maintaining full control over privacy and data sovereignty—a hallmark feature of the Canton Network.

"SBIVC is excited to be the first Canton Network ecosystem member to leverage Hydra X's industry-leading custody services for Canton Coin. Hydra X's strong track record in regulatory compliance and security makes it an ideal partner for this initiative. This partnership is a crucial step in delivering the secure, privacy-preserving infrastructure that is required to foster confidence in digital assets for institutional players across APAC," said Eiichiro So, CEO of SBIVC.

"Becoming the first licensed custodian in APAC to support Canton Coin is a significant achievement for Hydra X," said Ng Wee Hao, COO of Hydra X. "This partnership with Digital Asset and SBIVC enables us to leverage the full power of the Canton Network's privacy and security features, reinforcing our commitment to providing secure, regulatory-compliant solutions. Our clients can now confidently navigate the digital assets space, supported by a scalable solution that meets the highest regulatory standards."

About Hydra X:

Hydra X is a regulated capital markets infrastructure company, developing technology and financial services to power the next generation of tokenized financial markets. Its comprehensive solutions span the entire capital markets lifecycle, from securitization, primary issuance and secondary trading, to custody and settlement.

As a regulated digital asset custodian licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Hydra X provides institutional-grade custodial services for a broad range of digital assets, including security tokens and digital payment tokens, and is one of the largest security token custodians in APAC.

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