Chains.com taps Fireblocks’s crypto wallet infrastructure in times of hacking

Rick Steves

“As crypto-related cyber attacks continue to threaten the safety of users’ assets, Fireblocks delivers the most secure and reliable treasury and user account management solution on the market today.”

Chains.com has tapped Fireblocks to implement high levels of security protocols and protect customers’ digital assets via its secure wallet infrastructure as well as its own treasury and funds.

The firm will leverage Fireblocks’ suite of digital asset custody, transfer, and settlement technology to support its stack of interconnected cryptocurrency and NFT products for retail users as well as its native token, $CHA, making it available globally to institutional users through the Fireblocks Network.

Fireblocks is a digital asset custody, transfer and settlement platform that uses multi-layer technology combining MPC cryptography with hardware insolation to prevent cyber-attacks, internal collusion, and human error.

Peace of mind through top-notch custody technology

As part of the integration, Fireblocks will provide institutional wallet infrastructure for Chains.com users to ensure that assets are protected from external threat vectors.

Anderson Mccutcheon, Founder and CEO of Chains.com, commented: “At Chains, we constantly seek to enhance our users’ experience while building a world-class stack of in-house and partner solutions. As crypto-related cyber attacks continue to threaten the safety of users’ assets, Fireblocks delivers the most secure and reliable treasury and user account management solution on the market today.”

Jonathan Dakin, Head of EMEA at Fireblocks, said: “Like Chains, Fireblocks is committed to providing a simple and foolproof experience for users looking to interact with crypto and Web3. We are glad to have Chains be a part of the Fireblocks Network and support Chains in its mission to bridge the gap between CeFi and DeFi. We are thrilled to work alongside the highly-experienced team behind Chains and offer their users peace of mind through top-notch custody technology.”

Chains.com has 500,000 registered users from over 100 countries and is designed to allow users to participate in blockchain-based products (CeFi, NFT, and DeFi) without having to understand the underlying technologies.

Fireblocks’ 2022 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) surpassed $100 million

Fireblocks has recently announced that its 2022 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) surpassed $100 million, a milestone for the leading provider of MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure.

The $100 million ARR mark places Fireblocks among a rare subset of startup unicorns and was achieved in four years after the company’s inception and three years since Fireblocks’ first product went into market.

Fireblocks offers a platform designed for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure.

Catering to exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds, Fireblocks serves over 1,500 financial institutions and has secured the transfer of over $3 trillion in digital assets, with a unique insurance policy that covers assets in storage and transit.

Read this next

Market News

USDJPY has surged to levels last witnessed in 2022. Should we consider opening a short position?

The recent resurgence of the US dollar has propelled USD/JPY to new heights, touching levels not seen since 2022. This surge comes against the backdrop of stable short-term yields and ongoing economic data that fails to signal a significant slowdown, prompting questions about the extent of current monetary easing measures.

Digital Assets

DED Trends on Twitter After Memecoin Snapshot Announcement

Polkadot-backed community coin #DED, made it to the trending charts on X, demonstrating community’s engagement and interest behind the memecoin. 

Digital Assets

BlockDAG Presale Nears $10 Million Amid Toncoin’s Momentum, Green Bitcoin’s Presale, and the Rise of Other Top Cryptos

This article will examine three top trending topics: Toncoin’s potential, Green Bitcoin’s innovative presale, and BlockDAG’s sustainable mining approach. These cryptocurrencies take centre stage for their uniqueness and innovation.

Digital Assets

Coinbase scores minor victory vs SEC, but lawsuit to proceed

A federal judge in Manhattan, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla, ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase can largely proceed.

Web3

COTI Teams Up with Civic for Enhanced Digital Identity Control

СOTI and Civic are teaming up to enhance digital identity security in Web3, aiming to provide users with more control over their digital selves through innovative technology.

Digital Assets

BlockDAG Takes on Chainlink (LINK) Crypto, and RON With DeFi Card and 5000x Profit Potential

Explore BlockDAG’s innovative DeFi card, which transforms cryptocurrency into spendable cash, alongside Chainlink (LINK) crypto and Ronin’s advancements.

Digital Assets

Court finally decides on Sam Bankman-Fried sentence, experts predict 20 years

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is set to face sentencing on Thursday in a pivotal moment that could see the entrepreneur beginning a lengthy period in federal prison.

Crypto Insider

DeFi Winter Thaws: A Look at the Emerging Landscape

The past year has seen a significant shift in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) market, transitioning from a period of decline (“DeFi winter”) to a potential season of growth.

Digital Assets

KuCoin announces $10 million airdrop as users withdraw $1.2 billion

KuCoin – the fourth-largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume – today announced plans to distribute $10 million worth of Bitcoin and its native KCS token via an airdrop event.

<