Crypto.com Exchange Joins Lynq Network to Enable Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients

Crypto.com Exchange has joined the Lynq network as its first exchange partner, embracing real-time settlement and yield-on-transfer capabilities.

According to the exchange, the partnership enables it to enhance how capital flows through crypto markets by reducing risk and improving efficiency for institutional clients.

A Strategic Alliance to Streamline Settlement

The integration brings Crypto.com into a consortium that includes financial and crypto firms like B2C2, Galaxy, Wintermute, and U.S. Bank. With Lynq’s infrastructure, Crypto.com institutional users can now fund trading accounts or settle positions more quickly through a one-click process, eliminating delays typical of legacy settlement systems.

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Lynq’s technology allows institutions to settle in real time and earn yield even as transactions are processed. Dubbed “Yield-in-Transit,” this feature is designed to improve capital efficiency by ensuring that assets generate returns during the movement and settlement process.

“Joining Lynq aligns with Crypto.com’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering greater efficiency within the digital assets ecosystem,” said Eric Anzaini, President and COO at Crypto.com. “We believe that Lynq will offer significant benefits to the institutions we serve, and we are proud to be the first digital asset exchange to leverage this technology.”

Crypto.com’s Institutional Focus

Crypto.com Exchange, launched in 2019 and introduced to U.S. markets in 2024, targets VIP and institutional users with a full suite of trading products including spot, margin, derivatives, and OTC. Its decision to adopt Lynq signals a further commitment to attracting serious capital flows in a highly competitive exchange landscape.

Lynq is structured around a hybrid legal and technical architecture, using regulatory licenses from tZERO and Arca, and supported by Tassat’s blockchain technology.

The settlement network’s backers include a mix of traditional finance and digital asset leaders: Avalanche, tZERO Group, Tassat Group, and U.S. Bank. This diverse consortium points to increasing crossover between crypto-native and traditional financial institutions in the infrastructure layer.

Meanwhile, Crypto.com announced last month that EU users can now fund crypto purchases directly through PayPal. The integration aims to improve the process for millions of European customers engaging in digital assets, bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.