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    Hashgraph partners with Taurus for global HBAR custody

    By Mandy LiJanuary 21, 2025Updated:January 22, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Focuses on secure custody, staking, and tokenization of HBAR cryptocurrency.
    • Expanding Hedera’s reach across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

    What happened: Hashgraph partners with Taurus

    Hashgraph Association has formed a partnership with Taurus, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, to bolster the global custody, staking, and tokenization of HBAR, Hedera’s cryptocurrency. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility to Hedera’s ecosystem, particularly for financial institutions and enterprises across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

    The initiative focuses on overcoming regulatory barriers while expanding Hedera’s footprint in these key regions. The move comes as Hedera gains traction in European markets, particularly with the European Union’s MiCA framework providing clearer regulatory guidance for digital assets.

    This is seen as a critical step to address the growing demand for secure digital asset solutions, especially for institutional investors. According to Kamal Youssefi, president of the Hashgraph Association, the strategic focus on these regions stems from both the regulatory clarity and institutional confidence they offer for investment in Hedera’s ecosystem.

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    Why it’s important

    This partnership is significant in the rapidly evolving digital assets sector, where the need for secure custody solutions and tokenization of real-world assets is critical. Hedera’s collaboration with Taurus will enhance institutional confidence and streamline the integration of HBAR into mainstream financial services.

    The focus on regulatory clarity in regions like Europe, Asia, and the Middle East is crucial, as these markets continue to lead the global adoption of blockchain and digital assets. By ensuring a regulatory-compliant framework, Hedera is positioning itself for long-term success in these burgeoning markets.

    Additionally, the focus on tokenizing assets such as equities, real estate, and sukuk is a sign of how blockchain technologies can transform traditional sectors. The partnership also addresses the challenges in tokenizing real-world assets, a complex process involving both on-chain and off-chain factors.

    As Lamine Brahimi, co-founder of Taurus, noted, the initiative will focus on overcoming these technical hurdles, ensuring consistency and security in asset tokenization. This is a crucial step in developing frameworks that will support the broader adoption of blockchain technologies in financial institutions worldwide.

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    Mandy Li

    Mandy Li is an Community Engagement Specialist at BTW Media, having studied English at Chengdu University. Contact her at m.li@btw.media.

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