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Core Foundation and Hex Trust have partnered to introduce institutional-grade Bitcoin staking for clients in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, announced on August 20, 2025. This collaboration integrates Core’s Dual Staking technology with Hex Trust’s regulated custody platform, enabling banks, family offices, and asset managers to earn on-chain rewards by staking Bitcoin (BTC) and CORE tokens without selling their assets.
The initiative addresses the growing demand for secure, compliant crypto yield products in APAC and MENA, where Hex Trust holds regulatory licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai. Clients can timelock BTC or CORE to secure the Core blockchain while retaining full custody, mitigating counterparty risks. Integrated reward calculators provide transparency, allowing institutions to estimate yields based on network activity.
“Hex Trust’s infrastructure combined with Core’s Dual Staking unlocks Bitcoin’s utility for institutional clients,” said Hong Sun, Institutional Contributor at Core. Calvin Shen, Chief Commercial Officer at Hex Trust, added, “We’re driving BTCFi adoption, delivering secure staking solutions for institutions across APAC and MENA.”
The partnership aligns with the rising popularity of Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (BTCFi), offering a compliant entry point for institutions seeking yield without compromising security. Core’s network, secured by over 7,000 timelocked BTC and $500 million in total value locked, supports scalable staking strategies.
This move positions Core and Hex Trust as leaders in institutional crypto adoption, potentially reshaping how APAC and MENA investors engage with Bitcoin. As regulatory frameworks evolve, the collaboration could drive significant capital flows into BTCFi, enhancing Bitcoin’s role in global finance.
