Matrixport, which claims to be Asia’s fastest-growing crypto-assets financial services platform, and MetaOpus, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) asset issuance and trading platform powered by BlockCreateArt (BCA) Network, have formed a partnership to provide NFT investors “best in class” custody solutions.
As mentioned in an update shared with Crowdfund Insider:
“With this partnership, Matrixport will provide institutional-grade storage and protection measures for high-net-worth, institutional and retail investors. The NFT-tailored services include secure custody, top-auction house consignment and online/offline exhibition curation.”
Matrixport will also offer institutional custody services for assets of Vulcan DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), which is one of Asia’s first DAO based art funds, including CyptoPunks, Meebits, Great Mercy Universe amongst other NFT assets.
John Ge, Co-Founder and CEO at Matrixport stated:
“We are witnessing strong demand from crypto investors for new pathways to invest and manage their wealth. The partnership with MetaOpus reflects our commitment to meet such evolving demands in a secure and trusted manner.”
MetaOpus is a NFT marketplace that is being curated with the help of the “best” creators around the world to “empower the future of art and collectibles for the metaverse.”
It offers a range of supporting services like secure hosting, top auction house delivery, online and offline curation “for high-net-worth NFT holders and institutions.” From August 16 to September 1, 2021, there had been 18 artists that signed on MetaOpus, including IreneCerezo, Tang guozhi, Zachary Chen, luyao, Mong, dengqipeng, Zhongyao Wang, LEFT, CryptoAi, Aedel Fakhrie, Digitalgal, Acid Beach Cats and Nanel.
“With NFT sales volume reaching US$2.5 Billion in the first half of this year, the market represents unparalleled opportunities for yield generation. We want to enable our customers to unlock even greater value from their crypto through new, innovative avenues,” noted Ge.
As mentioned in a release, Matrixport’s steady growth has been supported by robust tech capabilities, high security standards, and innovative product offerings, like its “first-mover” products ETH 2.0 Staking and BTC-U Range Sniper.
Headquartered in Singapore, Matrixport has more than $10 billion in AUM and custody, with $5 billion in monthly transaction volume.
As mentioned in the release, MetaOpus is a digital assets issuer and marketplace in the BCA Network. MetaOpus aims to “build a simple, light, lower-commission online NFT marketplace.” From October 2020 till now, there are 86,000 users “from 16 countries and regions, and more than 700 excellent creators on MetaOpus.”