Anchorage Digital, home to America’s first federally regulated crypto bank, today announced that it has been selected by 3iQ, a leading digital asset investment manager and ETF issuer, as its custody and infrastructure partner for its Canadian product suite.
As part of the relationship, and subject to applicable regulatory approvals and the completion of any required prospectus or offering document amendments, 3iQ intends to migrate a significant portion of its assets under management across six investment products, all publicly listed exchange-traded products on the Toronto Stock Exchange, to Anchorage Digital. The mandate represents a significant expansion of Anchorage Digital’s institutional platform and underscores growing demand among asset managers for regulated, integrated infrastructure capable of supporting digital asset strategies at scale.
In addition to its regulatory positioning, Anchorage Digital provides technical capabilities designed to enhance both security and operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on investor protections. Its low-latency cold storage architecture enables trade settlement without reliance on hot wallets, reducing exposure throughout the lifecycle of fund assets. At the same time, Anchorage Digital’s Atlas settlement network allows for direct settlement with trading counterparties, eliminating the need for intermediary wallets. Together, this architecture ensures capital efficiency across trading operations and delivers a safe and resilient product for investors—combining operational precision with the protections asset managers increasingly require.
The partnership reflects a broader shift in institutional adoption, as firms move toward unified platforms that combine settlement, staking, trading, and custody within a single environment. For 3iQ, the move is designed to streamline operations, enhance security, and provide greater flexibility as it continues to expand its product offering.
Anchorage Digital’s regulatory foundation was a key factor in 3iQ’s decision. As the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. operates under the supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), offering a level of compliance and oversight that aligns with the expectations of institutional issuers. As digital asset products mature and scale, asset managers are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure partners that can meet the standards of traditional finance while supporting innovation in emerging markets.
“Asset managers aren’t just looking for access to digital assets, they’re looking for infrastructure they can build on. This partnership reflects a broader shift toward regulated, integrated platforms that can support institutional strategies at scale. Our role is to provide the secure, compliant, and operationally efficient foundation so firms like 3iQ can focus on delivering differentiated products to their clients.” — Nathan McCauley, Co-Founder and CEO, Anchorage Digital
The partnership is expected to support 3iQ’s expanded staking capabilities. Anchorage Digital’s flexible staking infrastructure allows asset managers to select from a broader network of validators and optimize staking strategies, supporting enhanced yield generation while maintaining institutional-grade controls.
“As we continue to grow our platform and expand our product suite, it’s critical that we partner with infrastructure providers who can meet the highest standards for security, flexibility, and regulatory alignment. Anchorage Digital brings a combination of technical expertise and regulated infrastructure that allows us to continue to operate more efficiently today while positioning us for long-term growth.” — Tommaso Mancuso, President & CIO, 3iQ
As 3iQ continues to evolve its product suite, the partnership is intended to support both its current operational requirements and its long-term strategy. By combining Anchorage Digital’s regulated infrastructure with its technical capabilities across custody, settlement, and staking, the firms are positioned to support the next phase of institutional participation in digital assets.
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About 3iQ Digital Asset Management
Founded in 2012, 3iQ is one of the world's leading alternative digital asset managers, pioneering institutional-grade investments. 3iQ launched the world’s first Digital Assets Managed Account Platform (QMAP), a hedge fund investment solution, offering innovative risk-managed investment solutions to gain exposure to digital assets. 3iQ was also the first to launch a Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP listed on a major global stock exchange, integrate staking into its Ethereum and Solana ETPs boosting investor returns, and offering other regulated ETPs. 3iQ is a subsidiary of Coincheck Group N.V., a NASDAQ-listed holding company based in the Netherlands. Since 2012, 3iQ has been at the forefront of innovation in digital asset investment management. To learn more about 3iQ, visit 3iq.io.
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About Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a global crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through trading, staking, custody, governance, settlement, stablecoin issuance, and the industry’s leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, which is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore; Anchorage Digital NY, which holds a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services; and self-custody wallet Porto by Anchorage Digital. Anchorage Digital Bank also offers fiat custody services through the use of an FDIC-insured, licensed sub-custodian. Anchorage Digital is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a valuation of $4.2 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn.
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