Anchorage Digital Enhances Bitcoin DeFi Custody Services

Key Points:
  • Anchorage Digital partners with Build on Bitcoin  BTC -2.62% .
  • Increases institutional access to Bitcoin DeFi.
  • Growth expected in the DeFi ecosystem.

Anchorage Digital has been selected as the qualified custodian for Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a move enhancing institutional access to Bitcoin DeFi by integrating Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum  ETH -3.94% -style DeFi.

This partnership allows institutional investors into Bitcoin DeFi, boosting BOB’s $250M+ TVL ecosystem, indicating growing demand for secure, compliant crypto custody and bridging services.

Anchorage Digital has partnered with Build on Bitcoin (BOB), naming Anchorage as the qualified custodian. This collaboration enhances institutional access to Bitcoin DeFi, marking a significant advancement for the crypto industry.

The partnership between Anchorage Digital and BOB aims to integrate Bitcoin’s security with DeFi functionalities. Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage, expressed excitement over supporting new smart contract capabilities on Bitcoin.

“Bitcoin has been time-tested as one of the most secure and established networks. It’s tremendously exciting to see smart contract capabilities grow on Bitcoin, paving the way for new applications that blend Bitcoin’s security with new use cases. At Anchorage Digital, we’re proud to support innovators like BOB and to empower institutions to participate.” — Nathan McCauley, CEO & Co-Founder, Anchorage Digital

Anchorage Digital’s platform now supports BOB custody, potentially invigorating the Bitcoin DeFi space with increased liquidity. Institutions are now able to participate securely within a regulated framework, buoying market confidence.

Institutional entry through Anchorage could facilitate a substantial increase in TVL (Total Value Locked), driving economic potential within the DeFi sector. The collaboration might also enhance BTC and EVM-based token participation.

Anchorage Digital has established a pivotal role in the Bitcoin DeFi space, bringing BTCFi to the forefront of institutional attention. For more on the secure custody solutions Anchorage Digital provides, visit their platform.

The partnership opens avenues for regulatory and technological expansion, possibly transforming the compliance landscape. Historical trends suggest similar integrations boost TVL, demonstrating robust demand for compliant and trusted custody solutions.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.