Digital Asset Services*
The digital asset ecosystem is rapidly evolving—and FundBank is positioned to support institutional investors, fund sponsors, and decentralized protocols as they navigate this dynamic frontier.
Institutional-Grade Support for Digital Structures
Digital Assets include cryptocurrencies, fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), tokenized assets, and other blockchain-based representations of value. These are no longer niche instruments—in 2024, 47% of traditional hedge funds reported exposure to digital assets, reflecting their growing role in diversified portfolios and innovative fund strategies.
To support this market evolution, FundBank offers fiduciary, and governance services tailored to digital asset vehicles, including:
- Tokenized funds and hybrid investment platforms
- Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and DAO-aligned structures
- Tokenized investment products and asset wrappers
Cayman Structures for Digital Asset Strategies
Digital asset funds and protocols often benefit from the flexibility of Cayman structures. FundBank assists in establishing and managing entities such as:
STAR Trusts
STAR trusts are ideal for complex governance and evolving protocols. With their flexible framework, these trusts can accommodate changing stakeholder needs, complex governance arrangements, and innovative investment structures, giving digital asset sponsors and investors a secure yet adaptable foundation for growth.
Charitable Trusts
Charitable trusts are cost-effective for straightforward structures. These trusts allow donors to transfer assets to a trust managed by a trustee, with the income or principal directed toward charitable purposes. They are particularly useful for long-term giving, as they can ensure consistent support for specific causes or organizations.
Charitable Trusts
Cayman Foundation Companies are uniquely suited to digital asset governance and increasingly preferred for DAOs due to their lack of required shareholders and flexible governance. Unlike civil law foundations, these entities operate under the Companies Act and blend attributes of both trusts and companies. Their structure allows for:
- No shareholders
- Customizable management roles
- Clear delineation of purposes and governance protocols
These features make Foundation Companies a preferred option for projects seeking legal wrappers for decentralized communities, token treasuries, or protocol governance.
Charitable Trusts
Exempt companies and SPCs are suitable for fund managers requiring scalable, compliant vehicles. Exempt companies offer regulatory flexibility and streamlined governance, making them ideal for cross-border investment operations. SPCs, on the other hand, allow assets and liabilities to be legally separated within distinct portfolios, providing enhanced protection for investors and operational efficiency for fund managers.
Choosing the Right Digital Asset Structure
Whether you are launching a blockchain protocol, tokenized fund, or decentralized investment entity, structure selection is critical. Specialized structures can address specific operational and fiduciary requirements:
- Charitable Trusts are well-suited to for simple or low-activity strategies
- STAR Trusts provide long-term flexibility, tailored fiduciary control, and are commonly used where future use cases are undefined
- Foundation Companies offer the hybrid characteristics many digital-native sponsors require
FundBank works closely with legal advisors and founders to ensure the right balance of regulatory compliance, control, cost-efficiency, and operational flexibility.
Why Choose FundBank
At FundBank Fiduciary Services, we offer more than just technical competence – we deliver trusted partnership grounded in deep experience, global perspective, and operational insight.
Our team comprises highly skilled professionals with expertise across fiduciary structures, asset management, corporate finance, digital assets, governance, and risk management. With decades of collective experience, we offer not only sound judgment but also practical, real-world solutions.
Team members bring diverse industry backgrounds and have worked across major financial hubs globally. Many are registered Directors with extensive experience serving on public, private, operating, and non-profit Boards, ensuring a high level of strategic and fiduciary oversight.
Whether you are navigating complex cross-border structures, launching digital asset strategies, or seeking long-term governance support, FundBank delivers a white-glove service model tailored to your needs, with the professionalism and responsiveness you expect from a global fiduciary partner.
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