Paxos Expands Custody Services with Acquisition of Fordefi

Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain infrastructure platform, has announced the acquisition of Fordefi, an institutional-grade custody and wallet technology provider. The acquisition aims to strengthen Paxos’ position in the on-chain financial economy by integrating Fordefi’s advanced technologies.

Enhancing Custody Infrastructure

This strategic acquisition is set to bolster Paxos’ custody infrastructure by combining its regulated infrastructure expertise with Fordefi’s multi-party computation (MPC) wallet architecture and decentralized finance integrations. This move is expected to provide clients with a unified platform for issuing stablecoins, tokenizing assets, and building complex payment flows while ensuring high security and compliance standards, according to [Paxos](https://www.paxos.com/newsroom/paxos-acquires-fordefi-to-build-the-custody-infrastructure-layer-to-power-the-on-chain-economy).

Leadership Remarks

Charles Cascarilla, CEO and co-founder of Paxos, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition, highlighting Fordefi’s impressive technology stack and customer base. He noted the importance of a regulated platform partner to meet the complex custody needs of market participants.

Fordefi, founded in 2021 with offices in New York and Tel Aviv, is recognized for its MPC wallet platform designed to address security, connectivity, and policy challenges in decentralized finance. CEO Josh Schwartz emphasized that joining Paxos will expand Fordefi’s reach while maintaining its focus on security and innovation.

Integration and Future Prospects

While Fordefi will continue to operate its product independently in the short term, Paxos plans to integrate Fordefi’s technology into its infrastructure over time. The acquisition terms were not disclosed, but the collaboration is expected to offer enterprises a comprehensive custody and stablecoin infrastructure for deploying digital asset use cases at scale.

About Paxos and Fordefi

Paxos is known for its regulated blockchain infrastructure and tokenization platform, partnering with global enterprises to tokenize, custody, and trade assets. It is licensed by regulatory bodies like the NYDFS, MAS, and FIN-FSA.

Fordefi, founded by Dima Kogan, Josh Schwartz, and Michael Volfman, provides a custody and security platform for on-chain operations, managing over $120 billion in monthly transaction volume. Its MPC wallet infrastructure supports both centralized and decentralized workflows, offering robust governance and policy controls.

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