Blockchain Financial Services Companies

"The Swedish Trust is an integrated trust and wealth management company that provides solutions for an optimal strategy tailored to an individual client’s profile, objectives and time horizon. We will create a suitable and profitable asset allocation comprising the most appropriate method of implementation that includes a variety of products and vehicles.

We are a fully licensed, boutique trust and investment management specialist that is officially registered and fully compliant in Sweden, a country with international respect and wide recognition, not only throughout Europe but also throughout the world.

We are officially registered as Professional Trustee in accordance with the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing  Prevention Act 2017:630 (AML/CFT Compliance) with the Stockholm County Administrative Board as Supervisory Authority for AML/CFT purposes.  The Swedish Trust manages assets held in Trusts structured under various jurisdictions.

As a professional investment management company, we can manage a variety of assets. We manage this by creating a mutually agreeable investment plan with above-market rate of returns. There are no limits on the number of clients or amounts we can manage. Such assets may include cash, diamonds, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and others."

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NOWPayments is a non-custodial cryptocurrency payment gateway operated by NOWPayments LTD, a company incorporated in the Seychelles. Founded in 2019, the platform was developed as part of the NOW Group, the same organization behind the ChangeNOW exchange service. Its core mission is to make it straightforward for businesses of any size to accept cryptocurrency payments, supporting over 300 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and a wide range of altcoins.

The gateway provides merchants with multiple integration options: a REST API with SDKs for JavaScript, Python, and PHP; e-commerce plugins for WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, OpenCart, and PrestaShop; embeddable payment widgets; hosted invoices; and white-label wallet solutions. Fees are 0.5% for direct crypto-to-crypto payments and 1% for transactions requiring currency conversion. An auto coin conversion feature allows customers to pay in any supported cryptocurrency while merchants receive their preferred asset. The platform also supports crypto POS systems and multi-currency business wallets, making it relevant for iGaming, SaaS, fintech, and nonprofit sectors.

As a non-custodial service, NOWPayments does not hold merchant funds at any point — payments are settled directly to the merchant's wallet. The platform complies with KYC and AML standards and all transactions are recorded on-chain. A sandbox environment is available for integration testing. In 2024, the platform added WalletConnect, TONConnect, and MetaMask support directly to invoices, and introduced automated payment processing tools. Merchant accounts include a dashboard for transaction tracking and real-time payment notifications.

StoneX Digital International Limited is a division of the Nasdaq-listed StoneX Group Inc. (SNEX) that provides institutional-grade digital asset execution, custody, and prime brokerage services exclusively to institutional and corporate clients, including asset managers, hedge funds, and financial institutions. The company operates a regulated platform offering deep liquidity, flexible trading tools, and multiple API integration options as part of StoneX's global prime services network. StoneX Digital International Limited holds a MiCA CASP authorisation granted by the Central Bank of Ireland on 19 December 2025, enabling it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Union.

ClearBank Europe N.V. is a Dutch B2B clearing bank authorised by the European Central Bank and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, providing Digital Asset Rails to regulated institutions such as EMIs, payment institutions, and banks. Its infrastructure uses regulated stablecoins (EURC, USDC) as a transport layer to enable programmable cross-border fiat settlement via SEPA Instant, with no retail or speculative use cases. ClearBank Europe holds a MiCA CASP authorisation issued by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), making it the first Dutch credit institution to complete MiCA notification for digital asset services in the EU.

Altarius Asset Management Limited is an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), offering discretionary portfolio management, reception and transmission of orders, and fund structuring services for institutional and qualified investors across traditional and digital asset strategies. The firm operates as a one-stop fund solutions provider, supporting clients with legal, administrative, regulatory, and investment management matters. Altarius holds a MiCA CASP authorisation under EU Regulation 2023/1114, covering portfolio management and order routing for crypto-assets.

Fidelity Digital Assets is a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments that provides institutional-grade digital asset services, including custody, trading execution, and integrated investment solutions. The business was established after Fidelity Investments spent more than ten years researching Bitcoin and blockchain technology, and it launched client services in 2019.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Dublin, Fidelity Digital Assets serves institutional investors such as hedge funds, family offices, and registered investment advisors. Its custody platform offers secure cold-storage with physical, cyber, and operational controls, while its execution service provides multi-venue liquidity from a single account without requiring assets to leave cold storage.

The company also offers integrated solutions including collateral accounts and Fidelity Crypto for wealth managers, and has introduced the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. Through its parent company's broader retail platform, Fidelity Crypto, individual investors in the United States can also access digital asset trading.

AK Jensen Norway AS is an institutional B2B financial services firm offering hedge fund platform services, prime brokerage, and portfolio management exclusively to hedge fund managers and professional investors. The firm operates as part of the global AK Jensen Group, serving clients across 35 countries with brokerage, digital assets, and fund management services. AK Jensen Norway AS holds a MiCA CASP authorisation from the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet), making it the first firm to receive MiCA authorisation in the Nordics.

Qwarks is a French crypto-asset management firm headquartered in Lyon that offers discretionary portfolio management mandates (Top 5, Balanced, Dynamic) targeting wealth advisors, financial investment advisors, and family offices seeking regulated crypto diversification. The company holds a MiCA CASP authorisation (PSCA A2026-014) granted by the AMF on 21 May 2026, enabling it to passport its services across all 27 EU member states.

AEM Algorithm is an Australian cryptocurrency accounting software company operating under the legal name AEM Technologies Pty Ltd. The company develops AEM Journaler, an integrated platform that connects on-chain wallets and crypto exchange accounts directly with accounting systems, enabling businesses to generate accurate profit and loss statements and balance sheet reports from their cryptocurrency activity.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Carlton, Victoria, AEM Algorithm targets web3 businesses and enterprises that transact in cryptocurrency and need structured financial reporting. AEM Journaler integrates with Xero and Intuit QuickBooks, allowing transaction data from connected wallets and exchanges to be reconciled automatically, reducing manual data entry. The platform supports Australian Taxation Office compliance requirements for crypto tax reporting.

The name AEM stands for Accounting Enterprise Middleware. Supported integrations include the Bybit exchange alongside direct on-chain wallet connections. The company has stated plans to expand coverage to New Zealand, Europe, North America, and Asia.

Northstake is a Danish financial technology company specializing in institutional-grade digital asset staking and custody services. It holds a CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) authorization under the EU MiCA regulation and operates under supervision of the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA, FTID: 10905). The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Northstake offers a suite of products for regulated financial institutions, digital asset managers, and custodians. Its core offerings include the Staking Vault Manager for managing Lido V3 stVaults via UI, API, and SDK, a white-label pooled staking product (Staking Vault Manager Pro), validator liquidation for converting staked ETH to liquid ETH, and a digital asset custody solution using MPC technology across more than 50 blockchain networks. Ethereum is the primary supported staking asset.

The platform provides OFAC and AML compliant validator infrastructure with IAS-compliant rewards reporting. Northstake also offers a market neutral staking strategy and collateralized lending products, targeting asset managers, custodians, and node operators seeking regulatory compliance in the European digital asset market.

BitStaete B.V. is a Dutch digital asset manager based in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, providing managed portfolio services in Bitcoin and other crypto assets exclusively to professional investors including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional funds. The firm uses a proprietary algorithmic strategy and requires a minimum investment of EUR 100,000. BitStaete holds a MiCA CASP authorisation issued by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), making it one of the first crypto asset managers in Europe to obtain this licence.

ZEUS Anstalt für Vermögensverwaltung is a Liechtenstein-based institutional asset manager, supervised by the FMA since 2007, specialising in private label investment funds (AIFs and UCITS) for professional clients and asset managers. The firm provides cross-border fund creation, portfolio management, and tailored investment solutions with access to EU and EEA markets. It holds a MiCA CASP authorisation for portfolio management of crypto-assets, granted by the Liechtenstein FMA.

SG Forge is the fully integrated digital-asset subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, offering institutional services to issue and manage blockchain-native financial products including tokenised bonds, structured products, and the EUR/USD CoinVertible stablecoins (EURCV/USDCV). The company is authorised as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA by the AMF and ACPR, covering custody, transfer, and execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients. It is also regulated as an investment firm under MiFID2 and as an Electronic Money Institution under MiCA.

Rufiji Capital SAS is a French crypto-asset investment management firm offering fully managed discretionary portfolios in digital assets, with three risk profiles and a minimum investment of EUR 10,000. The firm uses Fireblocks for institutional-grade custody and provides tax assistance, quarterly reporting, and personalised client support. It holds a MiCA CASP authorisation (reference A2026-016) granted by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) of France, covering portfolio management and custody of crypto-assets.

Wyden Capital AG is a Liechtenstein-based crypto asset manager, licensed by the Financial Market Authority (FMA), that offers Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) exclusively to professional investors via systematic momentum and long/short strategies across the crypto market cycle. The firm holds a MiCA CASP authorisation for portfolio management, supervised by the FMA, and relies exclusively on regulated Liechtenstein-based partners including Bank Frick as custodian.

Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services Limited is a Maltese investment firm founded in 1972, offering investment advice, pension planning, wealth management, savings products, and capital markets services to retail and institutional clients, managing over €2.3 billion in assets. The firm holds a MiCA CASP authorisation granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), covering custody and order execution of crypto-assets. It operates as a subsidiary of Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase Plc, the largest independent financial services group in Malta.

Grayscale Investments, LLC is a digital asset management company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group. Founded in 2013, it offers a range of regulated investment products that provide exposure to cryptocurrencies, serving individual accredited investors, financial advisors, and institutional allocators.

Grayscale launched the first publicly traded Bitcoin fund in the United States, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which began trading over-the-counter in 2015 and converted to a spot Bitcoin ETF in January 2024. The company also launched the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and corresponding mini trust ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2024. Its product lineup extends to single-asset trusts for assets such as Solana and Chainlink, multi-asset funds including the Digital Large Cap Fund, and thematic strategies. Grayscale manages more than 30 investment products in total.

Grayscale Investments is the parent company of Grayscale Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and Grayscale Securities, LLC, a FINRA-member broker-dealer. Its products are structured to allow access to digital asset markets through familiar, regulated financial instruments rather than direct cryptocurrency custody.

"Digital Currency Group's mission is to accelerate the development of a better financial system. We do this by building and supporting blockchain and digital currency companies using our network, insights, and access to capital.

DCG has been the most active investor in the digital currency industry, with investments in over 130 companies in 30 different countries, including market leaders such as Coinbase, Circle, Ledger, and Ripple.

We also own and operate three businesses: CoinDesk (the industry's leading media, research, and events platform), Genesis Trading (the industry's leading digital currency brokerage firm), and Grayscale Investments (the largest digital currency asset management firm and the manager of 10 products, including the Bitcoin Investment Trust (symbol: GBTC)). "