HashKey Cloud and BitGo announced a strategic partnership on July 24, 2026, aimed at delivering non-custodial staking solutions tailored for institutional investors. This collaboration merges HashKey Cloud's validator operations with BitGo's custody framework, allowing institutions to stake assets without moving them outside BitGo's secure custody environment.
Secure Staking for Institutions
The new service focuses on exchanges, asset managers, ETFs, funds, and corporate clients interested in proof-of-stake blockchain participation under strict operational controls. HashKey Cloud will handle validator duties, while BitGo maintains custody and security oversight. The partnership promises efficient staking but hasn't yet revealed launch dates, supported tokens, fees, or geographic availability.
HashKey Cloud supports more than 40 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot, but it remains unclear which will be available through this joint offering. The company emphasizes continuous validator monitoring, detailed reporting, and slashing protection, although terms may vary per client.
This approach lets institutions issue staking commands within their existing BitGo accounts, eliminating the need to transfer tokens to third parties. Such a model reduces exposure to risks like validator downtime or slashing penalties while maintaining asset control.
