About
Anchorage Digital is a premier institutional crypto platform built around the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States. Designed exclusively for institutional clients, it delivers a fully integrated suite of digital asset services — from secure custody and advanced trading to staking, on-chain settlement, and stablecoin infrastructure. At its core, Anchorage Digital offers qualified custodianship backed by federal regulation, licensing from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services. This regulatory depth gives institutions unparalleled legal certainty when holding digital assets. The platform's trading capabilities are purpose-built for firms that move markets, offering derivatives and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty, delivery, and bankruptcy exposure through the Atlas settlement network. Staking services allow institutions to earn rewards on assets like Ethereum, Solana, Sui, and Aptos with flexible delegation. Porto by Anchorage Digital extends self-custody to ERC-20s, SPLs, and select EVM chains with full Web3 access for DeFi participation. Stablecoin solutions let institutions earn rewards on cash and treasury reserves without assets ever leaving Anchorage's secure environment. Anchorage Digital supports a broad and growing list of assets — from Bitcoin and Ethereum to governance tokens, stablecoins, and DeFi protocols — making it the go-to infrastructure layer for institutions navigating digital asset markets at scale.
Key Features
- Federally Chartered Crypto Custody: As the only federally chartered crypto bank in the US, Anchorage Digital provides qualified custodianship with unmatched regulatory protections for institutional digital assets.
- Institutional Trading & Derivatives: Advanced trading infrastructure designed for firms that move markets, including derivatives and execution tools tailored to complex institutional requirements.
- Atlas On-Chain Settlement Network: Settle trades on-chain to eliminate counterparty, delivery, and bankruptcy exposure risks inherent in traditional off-chain trading settlement.
- Staking & Rewards: Safely earn staking rewards on major assets including Ethereum, Solana, Aptos, Sui, and more, with flexible delegation and institutional-grade security.
- Stablecoin & Fiat Services: Earn rewards on stablecoins and treasury reserves, issue stablecoins, and access fiat on/off-ramp services — all within a compliant institutional framework.
Use Cases
- Hedge funds and asset managers seeking a qualified custodian to securely hold large digital asset portfolios under regulatory compliance.
- ETF issuers requiring federally recognized custody solutions to satisfy SEC and regulatory requirements for spot Bitcoin or crypto ETF products.
- Corporations and treasuries managing digital asset reserves and looking to earn yield through staking or stablecoin reward programs.
- Protocol teams and blockchain foundations managing token generation events (TGEs) and ongoing token treasury operations at institutional scale.
- Government entities and public sector institutions entering digital asset markets and requiring the highest standards of regulatory oversight and custody security.
Pros
- Unrivaled Regulatory Compliance: Holds a federal bank charter (OCC), MAS license in Singapore, and a NYDFS BitLicense — providing the strongest regulatory footing of any crypto custodian globally.
- Fully Integrated Platform: Combines custody, trading, staking, settlement, and stablecoin services in one platform, eliminating the need for multiple fragmented institutional crypto providers.
- Broad Asset Support: Supports a wide range of assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, major DeFi tokens, stablecoins, and emerging layer-1 assets, making it versatile for diverse portfolios.
- Institutional-Grade Security Architecture: Purpose-built security infrastructure with proven reliability, trusted by global financial institutions, hedge funds, ETF issuers, and sovereign entities.
Cons
- Institutional Access Only: Anchorage Digital is exclusively designed for institutional clients — retail investors and individuals cannot access its services.
- Non-Transparent Pricing: Pricing and fee structures are not publicly disclosed and require direct engagement with the sales team, making cost evaluation difficult upfront.
- US-Centric Regulatory Framework: While expanding globally, the platform's primary regulatory advantages and federal charter apply within US jurisdiction, which may limit appeal for some international institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchorage Digital a regulated institution?
Yes. Anchorage Digital is the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States (chartered by the OCC). It is also licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and holds a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services.
Who can use Anchorage Digital?
Anchorage Digital serves institutional clients exclusively, including financial institutions, asset managers, ETF issuers, wealth managers, hedge funds, VC firms, corporations, protocols, and government entities.
What is the Atlas settlement network?
Atlas is Anchorage Digital's on-chain settlement network that allows institutions to settle trades directly on-chain, removing counterparty risk, delivery risk, and bankruptcy exposure associated with traditional off-chain settlement.
What assets does Anchorage Digital support?
Anchorage Digital supports a broad range of digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Sui, Aptos, major DeFi tokens (Aave, Uniswap, Chainlink, Curve, etc.), stablecoins (USDC, DAI, FRAX), and many others. Asset availability varies by legal entity and jurisdiction.
What is Porto by Anchorage Digital?
Porto is Anchorage Digital's self-custody solution that supports all ERC-20 and SPL tokens as well as select EVM chains, giving institutional clients full Web3 access to participate in DeFi while maintaining institutional-grade security.
