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KuCoin Institutional has announced a strategic partnership with Cactus Custody, Matrixport's digital asset custodian, to integrate an off-exchange settlement framework aimed at enhancing institutional-grade custody security and trading efficiency.
The partnership, announced on 5 November 2025, integrates Cactus Oasis, Cactus Custody's Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) framework, which allows institutional and eligible clients to execute trades on KuCoin without pre-funding exchange wallets.
Under the arrangement, clients' assets remain securely held in a regulated and fully segregated custody environment with Cactus Custody until order execution. The custody solution includes multi-signature wallets, cold storage, and ISO-certified controls. Clients can access KuCoin Institutional's liquidity across spot, margin, options, and perpetual futures markets whilst maintaining asset protection standards.
Cactus Custody safeguards multi-billion US dollars worth of digital assets.
Wendy Jiang, General Manager at Cactus Custody
Wendy Jiang, General Manager at Cactus Custody, said:
"At Cactus Custody, we are committed to advancing security standards and digital asset operations, working closely with industry partners to enhance client asset safety and seamless market access. Our latest offering - Cactus Oasis, combines institutional-grade security with integrated operational efficiency. By launching on KuCoin, we continue to broaden institutional clients' access to trading venues and further strengthen client trust."
The integration builds on KuCoin's $2 Billion Trust Project and expands the platform's multi-partner ecosystem, providing clients with greater flexibility in selecting custodians that match their risk and operational requirements.
Tika Lum, Head of Global BD at KuCoin Institutional
Tika Lum, Head of Global BD at KuCoin Institutional, said:
"Our partnership with Cactus Custody represents a pivotal step in building a safer and more efficient digital asset ecosystem for institutions. The launch of KuCoin Institutional and our integration with Cactus reaffirm our commitment to providing institutions with the highest standards of liquidity, infrastructure, and security."
KuCoin is a global crypto platform, whilst KuCoin Institutional serves as the company's institutional arm.
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