09.18.2025 Company Update # WalletConnect & Hex Trust: The onchain infrastructure trusted by Institutions ## The Backbone of onchain finance The future of finance is onchain, and none of it works without secure custody infrastructure. Hex Trust plays a vital role. They **hold** and **secure** digital assets for institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth users. Custody is the foundation that **safeguards assets** and **facilitates the movement of capital across markets**, **keeping institutional crypto flowing**. Without reliable custodians, markets stall, liquidity dries up, and risk escalates. A **stable**, **secure** **foundation for digital assets is not optional; it is essential**. That’s why Hex Trust matters. ### Who is Hex Trust? [Hex Trust](https://www.hextrust.com/) is a **leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset services**. Headquartered in Asia and expanding globally, particularly across MENA, Hex Trust delivers **staking, crypto market services, and regulated custody** to the world’s top financial institutions, blockchain protocols, and builders. They are licensed across multiple jurisdictions, including: - **Trust or Company Service Provider license** in Hong Kong - **Major Payment Institution License** from the Monetary Authority of Singapore - Three **VARA** licenses in the UAE Their multi-jurisdictional compliance means **no shortcuts**, **full regulatory alignment**, and **infrastructure you can trust to scale globally**. ### **Trusted by leaders in onchain finance** Hex Trust **secures and supports protocols** across the onchain ecosystem, including Algorand, Celo, Flare, Hedera, Polygon, and Polkadot, to name a few. With a strong presence in **APAC** and rapid expansion across **Europe** and the **Middle East**, they provide **secure crypto wallet services and scalable digital asset solutions** to global institutions and blockchain innovators. ### **What is in the Hex Trust platform?** The **Hex Trust Platform** is a central hub for secure, compliant, and scalable digital asset management for institutional investors. Designed for regulated entities and high-volume use cases, it offers: - **Full compliance controls** to meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions - **Scalable architecture** capable of handling institutional transaction volumes - **Intuitive UX** for managing digital assets seamlessly across multiple blockchains - **Robust APIs** for integration with your existing systems and workflows More than a custody solution, **The Hex Trust platform empowers institutions** to actively operate in the onchain economy. And now, with **WalletConnect integration**, it is easier than ever to connect, transact, and interact across decentralised applications. ## Custody meets onchain connectivity For institutions, **both speed and compliance are mission-critical.**. Hex Trust’s clients needed to interact with onchain apps, protocols, and services **without compromising the standards that matter most in institutional finance**. Key requirements included: - **Security**: The Hex Trust platform serves as the secure execution layer for WalletConnect activity, applying whitelisting and permission controls to every contract interaction. This structured approach eliminates blind signing risks while aligning with institutional security standards for DeFi access - **Speed**: onchain interactions need to feel **instant** and be **reliable**, with no delays, failed connections, or manual workarounds. - **Seamless integration**: Access must be native and embedded, not a bolt-on or separate tool. It has to be built into workflows from day one. In short, they needed **compliant onchain access that feels as simple as logging into a dashboard**. ### **The solution: WalletConnect unlocks onchain access for institutions** To deliver **secure** and **fast** **onchain access,** Hex Trust **integrated WalletConnect,** providing clients with a direct gateway into the onchain economy. WalletConnect serves as the **connectivity layer for the financial internet**. From day one, Hex Trust users could connect to over **70,000 apps** through a single interface, including: - Leading **DeFi platforms** such as SparkFi, Aave, Hyperliquid, Uniswap, and 1inch - **Governance tools** like Snapshot - A broad range of **staking**, **trading**, and **treasury applications** With whitelisting active, all contract interactions require authorisation through the Hex Trust platform. In response to industry events like the Bybit hack, Hex Trust has strengthened WalletConnect interactions by providing greater transparency on contract details. This combination of whitelisting, permissioning, and enhanced visibility enables users to exercise informed judgment, apply appropriate permissions, and securely interact with DeFi protocols. ### **Why it works** WalletConnect is built for **secure**, **low-latency access** to onchain apps. No browser wallets, no manual logins, no tab switching. Clients can simply **scan a QR code and connect instantly**. In fast-moving DeFi markets, speed is critical. Prices shift in seconds, and any friction can lead to missed trades and lost opportunities. WalletConnect removes those barriers with: - [**Institutional-grade security**](https://walletconnect.network/blog/why-walletconnect-is-built-for-secure-institutional-grade-onchain-access) designed for regulated environments - **Real-time connectivity** across mobile, desktop, and API-powered workflows With WalletConnect, Hex Trust **brings the onchain world to its clients**, combining speed, security, and compliance in a single platform. ### The result “ **We’ve seen a meaningful increase in transaction volume and a reduction in failed connections.**” Higher transaction volumes, reduced failures, and a smoother client experience. ### Why it matters The next wave of digital asset adoption will be driven by institutions and regulated platforms. Hex Trust and WalletConnect are setting the benchmark for how capital is securely deployed on-chain. ### Want to enable secure onchain access from your custodian’s platform? Bring institutional-grade custody into onchain finance, safely, simply, and at scale. Contact: [sales@walletconnect.com](mailto:sales@walletconnect.com) ## The standard is set. Join the payment leaders already building with WalletConnect Pay. Contact Sales