DFSRegulated
United States Crypto Asset Exchange License (CEX)
zerohash
Regulated in United States
Crypto Asset Exchange License (CEX)
Basic Information
Country/RegionUnited States
Exchange Abbreviationzerohash
Company NameZEROHASH LLC
Operating Period5-10 years
Websitehttps://zerohash.com/
Business operationsExchange
RiskNotice
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NMLSRegulated
United States Crypto Asset Transfer License (MTL)
AFMRegulated
Netherlands Crypto Asset Exchange License (CEX)
BMARegulated
Bermuda Crypto Asset Exchange License (VASP)
CNVRegulated
Argentina Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
AUSTRACActive
Australia Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
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Exchange Overview
Exchange Overview
Digital asset settlement & prime services
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Zerohash joins surging list of crypto firms vying for a bank charter
Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash has announced it has applied for a US national trust bank charter — a move that could strengthen the companys position as a crypto payment rail provider to the TradFi sector. On Wednesday, Zerohash said it is seeking the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency-issued license to operate a federally regulated trust bank, enabling it to expand its stablecoin and custody services to the banks, brokerages and fintechs that it serves. “With the federal legislative and regulatory landscape for stablecoins and digital assets rapidly maturing, an OCC National Trust Bank charter will permit zerohash to continue to expand its services offerings under a federal framework, including those activities that fall under the GENIUS Act.” Some of its most notable partners include Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, Stripe and Franklin Templeton. Source: Zerohash The application for “zerohash national trust bank” was submitted on Feb. 27. A national bank trust charter authorizes a financial institution to engage in fiduciary activities such as trust services, custody and asset safekeeping. It has been one of the most sought-after licenses since US President Donald Trump signed the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act into law in July. The OCC issued conditional licenses to Crypto.com, Bridge and Stripe last month, adding to the
Mastercard Nears Zerohash Deal as Competition Intensifies
According to several people with direct knowledge of the discussions, Mastercard is nearing a deal to acquire Zerohash in a transaction valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The acquisition would mark Mastercards most direct push into stablecoin infrastructure. The talks come as global payments firms race to capture new revenue from blockchain-based settlement. Clearer regulatory standards in the United States and Europe have allowed conventional institutions to build regulated digital-asset products. Infrastructure Push Gains Speed Zerohash builds API-driven tools that help banks, fintechs, and brokerages embed crypto trading, tokenization, and stablecoin transfers. In April, the company reported that its platform supported over $2 billion in tokenized fund flows during the previous four months, reflecting growing institutional demand. Industry sources say Mastercard wants direct control over that infrastructure rather than a loose integration deal. Fortune first reported the negotiations on Wednesday, as part of the payments network‘s broader push to scale regulated digital-asset services. Zerohash also powers tokenized fund infrastructure for BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templetons BENJI Token, according to the company. The potential acquisition follows separate talks involving BVNK, a London-based stablecoin startup. That deal was valued at $2 billion, but Coinbase moved into exclusivity with BVNK, limiting competing bids, according to people familiar
Mastercard in talks to acquire zerohash for nearly $2B: Report
The potential acquisition would mark one of Mastercards largest crypto bets yet, expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid growing competition. Mastercard is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash in a deal valued from $1.5 billion to $2 billion, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations. The news, reported by Fortune on Wednesday, follows earlier efforts by Mastercard to expand its footprint in stablecoin infrastructure. The global payments giant previously explored acquiring BVNK, a London-based stablecoin startup, in a deal valued near $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the talks. While no deal has been announced, sources said Mastercard was outbid by centralized crypto exchange Coinbase, which is now in exclusivity talks with BVNK. Zerohash is an API-first infrastructure provider that enables banks, fintechs and brokerages to embed crypto, stablecoins and tokenization into their existing platforms. According to a press release in April, the company powered more than $2 billion in tokenized fund flows over the preceding four months. It also provides the payment infrastructure behind major tokenized funds such as BlackRock‘s BUIDL, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI Token and Hamilton Lanes HLPIF, according to the company. Global payments companies rush to stablecoins Following the passage of stablecoin legislation in the United States
