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Digital assets are playing an increasingly significant role in family office portfolios, as more adopt them for diversification and growth. In our latest blog post, we explore: ✅ Current trends in family office crypto strategies 💼 Diversification and passive income opportunities 🌍 The evolving landscape of blockchain and tokenized assets Whether you’re exploring digital assets or refining your approach, this overview offers insights into how family offices are navigating the opportunities and challenges of this emerging asset class. Read the full post to learn more.

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with TruFin Labs, who provide institutional-grade liquid staking solutions for the NEAR ecosystem and beyond. TruFin develops sophisticated Web3 primitives, specializing in liquid staking designed for digital asset strategies that prioritize risk management and secure on-chain rewards. Their vaults are exclusively accessible after comprehensive KYC and AML verification processes. TruFin offers institutional clients enhanced capital efficiency by allowing them to stake assets while retaining liquidity through derivative tokens, enabling simultaneous participation in staking rewards and other market opportunities. Finoa Consensus Services expands the set of NEAR validators for TruFin with their high-performance and secure node infrastructure. This allows users to get solid yields on their assets, while benefitting from highly performant and institutional-grade infrastructure. Finoa will provide secure custody services for eligible receipt tokens, ensuring that these can be stored in a highly secure and regulated environment. This collaboration represents a significant step in creating a more secure and efficient pathway for institutional staking. *This post does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to purchase any products or other offerings. Any investment decision should be made based on your own research and consultation with professional financial advisors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Finoa nor Finoa Consensus Services provide investment brokerage or advice for liquid staking or related products.

We are excited to announce that Finoa Consensus Services has partnered with Staking Rewards to offer seamless Bitcoin staking on Babylon. Bitcoin holders can now stake to Finoa Consensus Services' Finality Provider directly via the Staking Rewards App using the link below: https://lnkd.in/dVBGaECr

We’re excited to announce that Finoa will now support institutional allocators engaging with Lombard Finance! Institutional investors can securely custody LBTC — Lombard’s liquid Bitcoin staked token (LST)—on Finoa’s regulated custody platform. LBTC offers a secure and efficient way for institutions to participate in Bitcoin staking, unlocking additional yield potential while maintaining full exposure to Bitcoin's value. As a representation of staked Bitcoin within the Babylon ecosystem, LBTC bridges Bitcoin’s security with the flexibility of a liquid asset. Lombard Finance enables institutions to benefit from staking and yield generation without locking up their Bitcoin for extended periods, ensuring both security and liquidity. This partnership marks the beginning of a shared commitment to create secure and trusted pathways for institutional involvement in the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem. With Babylon’s third cap unlock ongoing, this collaboration sets the stage for continued innovation and new opportunities for institutional engagement and yield generation in the Bitcoin space.

We are thrilled to announce that Finoa Consensus Services has been selected as a Finality Provider on Babylon, just in time for its Cap 3 unlock happening today. Babylon introduces the ability to stake BTC directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, eliminating the need for smart contracts or cross-chain bridges. This innovation allows BTC holders to stake their assets and earn rewards while enhancing the security of the Babylon network and its associated consumer chains. It marks a significant step forward in Bitcoin’s utility, particularly for institutions seeking to optimize their digital asset strategies. If you’d like to learn more, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

We are excited to announce that the Namada mainnet is now live! NAM token holders can now stake with Finoa Consensus Services, one of the genesis validators.

Finoa brings unparalleled expertise in enabling institutions to stake their assets securely while maintaining complete control. Through our in-custody staking solutions and Finoa Consensus Services, we provide seamless, secure, and fully customizable staking experiences that combine top-tier security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. At Finoa, we redefine what it means to stake confidently, offering institutions a trusted, innovative approach to staking without compromising on safety or efficiency -- read more in our blog post below.

We’re excited to announce that Finoa Consensus Services has been selected as an operator for the Espresso mainnet! The Espresso Network provides chains with fast, reliable confirmations of their own state, as well as the states of other chains. Its versatility also means chains can leverage the network for decentralized sequencing and data availability. We’re excited to support this innovative ecosystem alongside Espresso Systems and fellow operators.

Finoa is heading to Web Summit 2024! From November 11-14, our team will be part of the German Park hosted by the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz in the Meo Arena, Lisbon, for one of the world’s biggest tech gatherings—Web Summit! Meet our team in person: Julia Martens, Chief of Staff Luís Sanches Vieira, Senior Talent Manager Melissa Moreira, Senior UX/UI Designer If you're attending, drop by to discuss "Made in Germany" innovation, blockchain technology, or the future of digital assets—or just to say hello! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new collaborations. German Pavilion, Meo Arena, Lisbon, Portugal November 11-14, 2024 See you at the Web Summit!

The upcoming Ethereum Pectra upgrade, set for mainnet activation in early 2025, introduces several key changes that will impact institutional staking operations. For a quick overview of the implications of the Pectra upgrade, check out our latest blog post below.