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Ceffu integrates with OpenEden to enable yield-bearing digital assets as collateral on MirrorRSV
Ceffu is excited to announce our integration with OpenEden, bringing the first yield-bearing digital asset as collateral on MirrorRSV. This partnership addresses institutional demand for capital-efficient solutions while maintaining the security and compliance standards our clients expect.
No Fees, Just Settlement: Ceffu Announces Zero-Fee Access to MirrorX & MirrorRSV
We are proud to mark two major milestones in our journey to provide secure and efficient off-exchange settlement infrastructure for institutional clients. Two years ago, we introduced MirrorX, our flagship off-exchange settlement solution.
Ceffu Receives In-Principle Approval for VASP License from Dubai VARA
We are thrilled to announce Ceffu has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for our Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application. This approval enables Ceffu to offer institutional-grade custody services to Qualified Investors in and from Dubai - marking a major step in expanding our presence in the region’s fast growing virtual asset market.
Recent Articles
Ceffu and KuCoin Institutional Strengthen Institutional Markets with MirrorX Integration
Ceffu is excited to announce its collaboration with KuCoin Institutional, the institutional arm of global crypto exchange KuCoin, to integrate Ceffu's off-exchange settlement (OES) solution, also known as MirrorX.
2025 at a Glance: A Year of Institutional Expansion
Institutional involvement in digital assets underwent a fundamental transformation in 2025. Guided by a maturing regulatory environment and more robust infrastructure, the industry's priority transitioned to establishing secure custody, structured settlement, and scalable institutional workflow
From Idle Collateral to Active Capital: How Institutions Unlock Liquidity Without Moving Assets
In traditional finance, capital efficiency has long been a core principle, every dollar should work, even when it serves as collateral. Yet in the digital asset space, this efficiency often disappears the moment security takes priority. Institutions holding assets
Ceffu Provides Institutional Asset Custody and MirrorX Infrastructure for Orderly’s OmniVault
Ceffu’s MirrorX solution has been integrated into Omnivault, Orderly’s composable CeDeFi infrastructure. Fund managers who raise capital through Omnivault may avail themselves to Ceffu’s custody as well as MirrorX to execute their strategies on our partner exchange.
Ceffu Enables Custody and MirrorRSV Integration for BlackRock’s BUIDL
Ceffu is pleased to announce our custody support and MirrorRSV integration for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), a U.S. Treasury fund from BlackRock tokenized by Securitize.
Announcements
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Maintenance - 2026-01-23
We would like to inform you that Ceffu will be conducting maintenance on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network at 2026-01-23 06:55 UTC (14:55 UTC+8).
TRON (TRX) Network Maintenance - 2026-01-14
We would like to inform you that Ceffu will be conducting maintenance on the Tron (TRX) network at 2026-01-14 05:55 UTC (13:55 UTC+8). The maintenance is expected to last approximately one hour.
Network Upgrade & Hard Fork for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) on 2025-12-16 & 2026-01-14
In preparation for the upcoming BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork, Ceffu will be performing maintenance on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network for Prime Wallet from 2025-12-16 05:55 UTC (13:55 UTC +8). Deposits and withdrawals via Prime wallet on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network will be temporarily suspended during the maintenance, which is expected to last approximately one hour. Services will resume once the maintenance is successfully completed.
Ethereum (ETH) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork - 2025-11-26 & 2025-12-03
In preparation for the upcoming Ethereum (ETH) network upgrade and hard fork, Ceffu will be performing maintenance on the Ethereum network for Prime Wallet from 2025-11-26 05:55 UTC (13:55 UTC +8).
ADA (Cardano) Deposits & Withdrawals Temporarily Suspended
Due to the issues that the ADA project has encountered, which have caused block production to halt, Ceffu’s ADA deposits and withdrawals for Prime Wallet are temporarily suspended. We are conducting thorough checks on our node to ensure it is fully secure and stable before resuming services. Resumption will occur without a separate announcement.
Company
2025 at a Glance: A Year of Institutional Expansion
Institutional involvement in digital assets underwent a fundamental transformation in 2025. Guided by a maturing regulatory environment and more robust infrastructure, the industry's priority transitioned to establishing secure custody, structured settlement, and scalable institutional workflow
Ceffu Enables Custody and MirrorRSV Integration for BlackRock’s BUIDL
Ceffu is pleased to announce our custody support and MirrorRSV integration for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), a U.S. Treasury fund from BlackRock tokenized by Securitize.
Ceffu Secures Full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai VARA
Ceffu is pleased to announce that the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ("VARA") has granted Ceffu Custody FZE (“Ceffu Dubai”) a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) operating license to provide custody services.
2025 Progress: Advancing Institutional Crypto Innovation
In the first half of 2025, the digital assets industry has experienced a positive momentum as regulators, particularly in the US, introduced clearer frameworks like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act, providing a friendlier environment for digital assets.
No Fees, Just Settlement: Ceffu Announces Zero-Fee Access to MirrorX & MirrorRSV
We are proud to mark two major milestones in our journey to provide secure and efficient off-exchange settlement infrastructure for institutional clients. Two years ago, we introduced MirrorX, our flagship off-exchange settlement solution.
Education
From Idle Collateral to Active Capital: How Institutions Unlock Liquidity Without Moving Assets
In traditional finance, capital efficiency has long been a core principle, every dollar should work, even when it serves as collateral. Yet in the digital asset space, this efficiency often disappears the moment security takes priority. Institutions holding assets
The Real Attack Surface of Custody: What Institutions Overlook
When institutions think about custody, most envision a hacker attempting to “break in” through the front door: guessing private keys, brute-forcing encryption, or breaching perimeter firewalls. In reality, history shows that the most devastating compromises rarely happen this way.
RWA Adoption in Crypto Capital Markets: Where Are We Now?
We will take a closer look at the current state of RWA adoption in crypto capital markets, how it’s reshaping trading, lending, and DeFi, and what institutions should expect next.
What to Consider When Choosing an Institutional Crypto Custodian
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have become increasingly attractive investment vehicles for institutions, from hedge funds and family offices to corporate treasuries and endowments. However, this nascent market is fraught with unique risks that require specialized expertise to manage effectively.
Bitcoin Staking: A Guide for Institutional Investors
Bitcoin Staking: A Guide for Institutional Investors
Markets
Navigating the Era of Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Custodians for Asset Managers
Our industry experienced a monumental shift with the historic approval of spot bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. SEC. In this blog we provide clarity on what they are and the role of custodians in their advancement.
Binance Institutional Survey Shows 88% of Investors Remain Bullish on Crypto
A report from Binance Research involving 200+ institutional users of Binance reveals positive insights on perspectives of where the crypto industry may be headed.
Crypto Resilience Through the Banking Crisis
We're seeing growing confidence in a shifting narrative as crypto being an attractive alternative system against traditional centralization.
How Crypto Custody Providers Will Advance Institutional Markets
Institutional interest in the crypto ecosystem continues to rise, although several key concerns prevail. We look at how institutional custodians help overcome these challenges.
Partnerships
Ceffu and KuCoin Institutional Strengthen Institutional Markets with MirrorX Integration
Ceffu is excited to announce its collaboration with KuCoin Institutional, the institutional arm of global crypto exchange KuCoin, to integrate Ceffu's off-exchange settlement (OES) solution, also known as MirrorX.
Ceffu Provides Institutional Asset Custody and MirrorX Infrastructure for Orderly’s OmniVault
Ceffu’s MirrorX solution has been integrated into Omnivault, Orderly’s composable CeDeFi infrastructure. Fund managers who raise capital through Omnivault may avail themselves to Ceffu’s custody as well as MirrorX to execute their strategies on our partner exchange.
Ceffu Powers Custody Foundation for Better Payment Network’s (BPN) Multi-Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Ceffu has entered into a partnership with Better Payment Network (BPN), a multi-stablecoin payment and FX network built on BNB Chain. Through this partnership, Ceffu will provide the institutional custody infrastructure supporting BPN’s cross-border settlement framework, safeguarding the stablecoin that supports global transactions.
Ceffu Chosen by Solstice Finance for Secure Off-Exchange Settlement
Ceffu is proud to announce a partnership with Solstice Finance, the Solana-native synthetic stablecoin and yield-generating protocol.
Ceffu Appointed as Custodian for Hash Global's BNB Yield Fund
Ceffu is proud to announce our appointment as the independent custodian for Hash Global's BNB Yield Fund, an offshore USD fund providing institutional investors with compliant BNB exposure and stable dividend returns through ecosystem participation. This appointment addresses the growing institutional demand for secure digital asset management without operational complexity.
Product
MirrorRSV: Architecting Institutional Access to Real-World Assets
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has ballooned to $24 billion in June 2025, driven largely by institutional demand for more efficient settlement, transparent custody, and yield-bearing collateral. Yet adoption faces a critical hurdle: most solutions force institutions to choose between blockchain’s efficiency and the segregated custody, compliance integration, and risk management their mandates require—a tradeoff that is a non-starter for fiduciaries.
Near Protocol (NEAR) Network Upgrade & Hard Fork
Ceffu will support the upcoming Near Protocol (NEAR) network upgrade and hard fork scheduled to take place on 18 August 2025, starting at 00:00 UTC (08:00 UTC +8).
2024 Year in Review: A Landmark Year for Institutional Custody
The headlines of 2024 belonged to bitcoin's price action, but the real story unfolded behind the scenes. We watched as the world's largest financial institutions moved decisively from cautious observation to active implementation. At Ceffu, this transformation manifested in unprecedented ways, as we helped shape an infrastructure that's finally meeting institutional demands for security, efficiency, and regulatory clarity.
Understanding Off-Exchange Settlement
In an increasingly complex digital asset ecosystem, institutions are seeking more nuanced, secure methods of executing and settling trades. Off-exchange settlement has emerged as a powerful approach, enabling direct transactions that bypass traditional exchange infrastructures. This method allows financial institutions to maintain greater control, reduce counterparty risks, and optimize their capital deployment strategies.
Unlocking Institutional Yields: An In-Depth Look at Ceffu's Liquid Staking Infrastructure
Historically, investors seeking to generate yield from digital assets often faced a fundamental trade-off between staking returns and maintaining liquidity as their staked assets remained locked in smart contracts. Liquid staking solves this by allowing investors, including institutions, to earn staking rewards while retaining operational flexibility by receiving a tokenized representation of their staked asset.