Lido Institutional contributors are excited to announce that Crypto Finance AG has integrated with Lido, enabling ETH liquid staking for its wallet infrastructure clients. Through this integration, Crypto Finance’s clients can leverage Lido’s liquid staking token (stETH). This development underscores Lido’s rapid growth in expanding access to institutional users.
Key Benefits for Institutions
Institutions now have a regulated partner to securely stake and access stETH, enabling seamless integration of stETH into their investment strategies:
- Safeguard stETH holdings: Benefit from a compliant custody environment tailored for institutional needs.
- Unlock liquidity: Utilize stETH’s secondary liquidity to maintain staking rewards while preserving flexibility. No minimum staking amount required.
- Engage in DeFi: Explore diverse DeFi use cases with stETH.
Industry Perspectives
"As part of the Deutsche Börse Group, we are dedicated to setting industry standards for security and innovation in digital asset services. The integration of the Lido Protocol into our wallet solution is a significant step in meeting the needs of our institutional clients."
— Kasper Luyckx, Head of Wallet Infrastructure & Staking Services at Crypto Finance AG."This integration with Crypto Finance creates new pathways for institutions to access Ethereum staking. By using Lido’s protocol middleware, clients can take advantage of stETH’s liquidity, bridging decentralized technology and traditional finance."
— Kean Gilbert, Institutional Relations Contributor to Lido DAO.
About Crypto Finance
Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. Its regulated entities include:
- Crypto Finance AG (Switzerland, FINMA-regulated): Trading, custody, and wallet services.
- Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany, BaFin-regulated): Trading and custody.
Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers.
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About Lido Institutional
Lido Institutional advocates for Lido’s open-source, liquid staking middleware among non-retail users. Its mission is to democratize staking by enabling users to:
- Participate in blockchain validation without maintaining hardware.
- Earn staking rewards via trusted node operators.
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FAQ Section
Q: What is stETH?
A: stETH is a liquid staking token representing ETH staked via Lido, allowing holders to earn rewards while retaining liquidity.
Q: How does Crypto Finance ensure security?
A: As part of Deutsche Börse Group, Crypto Finance adheres to strict regulatory standards (FINMA/BaFin) for custody and trading.
Q: Can stETH be used in DeFi?
A: Yes, stETH is widely integrated across DeFi protocols for lending, trading, and yield generation.
Q: Is there a minimum staking amount?
A: No—Lido and Crypto Finance support flexible staking with no minimum requirements.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice. Always conduct independent research and consult professionals before engaging with digital assets.
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