KuCoin Institutional and Cactus Custody Partner to Strengthen Institutional Asset Security and Trading Access

KuCoin Institutional, the institutional division of global crypto exchange KuCoin, has entered a strategic partnership with Cactus Custody, the digital asset custody arm of Matrixport, which currently safeguards billions of dollars in ￰0￱ collaboration brings Cactus Custody’s Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) solution, known as Cactus Oasis, to KuCoin’s ￰1￱ integration allows institutional and qualified clients to trade across KuCoin’s spot, margin, options, and perpetual futures markets without the need to pre-fund their exchange wallets. Instead, client assets remain securely stored within Cactus Custody’s regulated custody infrastructure until execution, ensuring segregation and enhanced ￰2￱ custody framework includes advanced security features such as multi-signature wallets, cold storage mechanisms, and ISO-certified ￰3￱ setup enables institutions to optimize capital efficiency and access liquidity while adhering to strict custody and compliance standards.

“At Cactus Custody, we are committed to advancing security standards and digital asset operations, working closely with industry partners to enhance client asset safety and seamless market ￰4￱ latest offering, Cactus Oasis, combines institutional-grade security with integrated operational ￰5￱ launching on KuCoin, we continue to broaden institutional clients’ access to trading venues and further strengthen client trust,” said Wendy Jiang, General Manager at Cactus ￰6￱ partnership aligns with KuCoin’s broader initiative to scale institutional services, following the recent introduction of its $2 Billion Trust ￰7￱ collaboration expands trading and custody options for institutional clients, offering greater choice in how assets are managed and safeguarded through third-party partners.

“Our partnership with Cactus Custody represents a pivotal step in building a safer and more efficient digital asset ecosystem for institutions,” said Tika Lum, Head of Global Business Development at KuCoin Institutional. “The launch of KuCoin Institutional and our integration with Cactus reaffirm our commitment to providing institutions with the highest standards of liquidity, infrastructure, and security.” By combining secure off-exchange custody with streamlined access to KuCoin’s trading infrastructure, the partnership is designed to support the next phase of institutional adoption and serve as a bridge between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem.

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