We're Not a Wallet
Company Anymore
Why DFNS is now a core banking platform, and where we're taking it next.
When we started DFNS in 2020, we made one bet. That, over time, money would move from ledgers to blockchains. Not as a casino. As plumbing. For a few years that sounded crazy. It doesn't now. So we're changing what we call ourselves. DFNS is no longer wallet infrastructure. It's a core banking platform *for digital assets*. This post is about why, and about the thing we're actually trying to build, which is stranger and more ambitious than a rebrand. It's easy to argue about whether crypto matte
Read more| 5 min read | Besu BYOC Support Bring Your Own Chain on DfnsIntroducing Bring Your Own Chain (BYOC) on Besu via our new connector, adding support for Besu (formerly Hyperledger Besu) to the Dfns platform. | Product  | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Offline SignerOffline Signer brings HSM-grade cold key storage to the Dfns KMS suite. | Product  | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Jared KleeJared Klee joins Dfns as Chief Revenue Officer to lead the global revenue organization as the company scales across banks, fintechs, payment companies, and digital asset infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Java SDK Announcing the Dfns Java SDKThe Dfns Java SDK is now available, giving Java teams a typed, idiomatic way to integrate the full Dfns API into their applications. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing ParfinParfin chooses Dfns as its wallet infrastructure for institutional digital assets in Latin America. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Elis VeysalovaElis Veysalova joins Dfns as Trust & Compliance Officer, bringing over eight years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance for regulated financial entities. | Update  | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing ObligateObligate is integrating Dfns into its wallet infrastructure to power the next phase of its onchain capital markets platform. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Areum Tier-1 Support Now Live on DfnsAreum Network now available on Dfns with full Tier-1 integration, enabling wallet creation, transaction signing, and governance policy enforcement across mainnet and testnet. | Product  | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Giulio PezzulliGiulio Pezzulli joins Dfns as Principal Software Engineer, bringing nearly a decade of experience across crypto custody, payments infrastructure, and blockchain protocols. | Update  | Read |
| 3 min read | Canton Wallet Gateway SupportDfns is now a signing provider for Canton Wallet Gateway. | Product | Read |
| 11 min read | Introducing Role TemplatesRole Templates provide simpler, pre-built role-based access controls for wallet operations and organization-wide workflows. | Product  | Read |
| 26 min read | BitcoinHow Dfns secures Bitcoin for fintechs and institutions, every capability we support, the use cases it powers, and what's coming next. | Learn  | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Thomas RiveraThomas Rivera joins Dfns as Strategic Account Manager for EMEA. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | X Layer Tier 1 SupportDfns now supports X Layer with full Tier 1 integration, including mainnet and testnet environments. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | Announcing HIFIHIFI and Dfns are partnering to make money movement programmable, secure, and production-ready at scale. | Update  | Read |
| 5 min read | Dfns Partners with UDPNDfns and UDPN partner to help banks move flows onchain and gain full ownership of their tokenized deposit infrastructure. | Update  | Read |
| 36 min read | The Wallet RFP GuideA comprehensive decision-making framework for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions evaluating wallet infrastructure. From architecture to vendor fitness. | Learn | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Policy-Aware Service AccountsFinancial institutions don't lack controls. They lack a way to apply those controls to digital asset flows without rebuilding their entire stack. | Product  | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Encrypted TransactionsDfns introduces encrypted transactions on Ethereum and EVMs, enabling to run private financial activities onchain. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | We're Partnering With Yield.xyzDfns and Yield.xyz bring onchain yield into institutional infrastructure. | Update  | Read |
| 7 min read | Introducing Solutions in the Dfns API DocsMost API documentation starts and ends with primitives. Solutions are implementation blueprints that show how higher-level financial workflows can be built on top of Dfns, with the actual components, operational steps, governance patterns, and security controls required to make it work in practice. | Product  | Read |
| 5 min read | Securosys HSM IntegrationDfns now supports Securosys Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for blockchain wallets and key management. We are continuing to expand programmable wallet infrastructure into the most secure hardware environments used by financial institutions today. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Welcome Steffel FenixSteffel Fenix joins Dfns' engineering team as our new Senior Blockchain Engineer. | Update  | Read |
| 1 min read | XDC Network Tier-1 SupportXDC Network now available on Dfns with full Tier-1 support on Mainnet and Apothem Testnet, extending accessibility through IBM's digital asset infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Welcome Brian KimJohnsonWe welcome Brian KimJohnson to Dfns, our newest Principal Software Engineer. | Update  | Read |
| 4 min read | Welcome José AguinagaWe welcome José Aguinaga, our new Head of Solutions Engineering at Dfns. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing the tecdh CrateDfns introduces tecdh, an open-source library for fast and secure threshold Diffie-Hellman key exchange, enabling distributed key management without any party holding the full key. | Research   | Read |
| 21 min read | Wallets as the New Compliance LayerOn March 16, 2026, the French Treasury (DG Tresor) and the ACPR published updated joint guidelines on the implementation of asset-freezing measures. The text is formally 'explanatory' rather than binding in itself, but that should not mislead anyone. Its purpose is to remove ambiguity around how financial institutions, payment providers, and crypto-asset service providers are expected to implement sanctions-related asset freezes in practice. This is not a narrow compliance memo, it's a blueprint for how regulated financial systems are now expected to behave. | Learn | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Zoran CvetkovWe're excited to welcome Zoran Cvetkov to Dfns as our newest Senior Core Systems Engineer. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Gautier WojdaWe welcome Gautier Wojda to Dfns as our Senior Core Systems Engineer. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing IronIron, the stablecoin payments platform acquired by MoonPay, has chosen Dfns to power its wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Dfns Joins Solana Developer PlatformDfns selected as early launch partner of Solana Developer Platform. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Welcome Jake MarwilWelcoming Jake as Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Dfns. | Update | Read |
| 5 min read | Announcing BridgeBridge, a Stripe-owned company, runs its stablecoin payments on Dfns for fast, reliable, and secure global transactions. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Tempo Tier-1 SupportTempo, TempoAndantino, and TempoModerato are now supported on Dfns. Developers, fintechs, and financial institutions can now access Tempo through Dfns' secure wallet infrastructure to build payment, treasury, and settlement applications. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Rija RamarinjanaharyWelcoming Rija Ramarinjanahary as Finance Manager at Dfns. | Update | Read |
| 11 min read | Deploying MPC in the WildLessons learned from deploying large-scale MPC systems for secure key management, digital asset custody, and blockchain infrastructure. | Research  | Read |
| 3 min read | Advanced UTXO ManagementDfns enables safe, concurrent Bitcoin and UTXO-based transactions for institutional wallets. | Product  | Read |
| 12 min read | Buy / Sell / HoldThe first onchain product banks should launch. | Learn | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing HercleHercle chooses Dfns as its new wallet provider. | Update | Read |
| 9 min read | Introducing PayoutsConvert stablecoins to fiat and settle payouts to bank accounts in 94 countries, today. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome Sebastien GeaySebastien Geay joins Dfns as Senior Core Systems Engineer. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Global Ledger IntegrationDfns integrates Global Ledger to expand KYT and AML intelligence inside Dfns. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | WalletConnect UpgradeInstitutional-grade connectivity, upgraded UX, and multichain expansion of WalletConnect inside Dfns. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | Announcing FuzeFuze has selected Dfns to provide secure, compliant, production-grade digital asset infrastructure for the UAE and broader Middle East. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome Xavier BruniXavier Bruni joins Dfns as Staff Security Engineer. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing MobiupBrazil-based Mobiup has selected Dfns to power the wallet infrastructure behind its digital asset and tokenized finance products. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Transaction Management 2.0Transaction resource management is now deterministic, with explicit nonce control and built-in recovery. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Announcing DelosDelos has chosen Dfns as its wallet infrastructure partner to support its mission of bringing digital assets into regulated financial environments. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome Mateus dal BiancoMateus dal Bianco joins Dfns as Senior Frontend Engineer. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Ripple (XRPL) Tier-1 SupportDfns now supports the Ripple blockchain (XRPL) and its native token, XRP, as a Tier 1 blockchain. Developers, fintechs, and financial institutions can access the XRP Ledger through Dfns' secure wallet infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 6 min read | Introducing BYOABI Smart Contracts in DfnsAnnouncing BYOABI, making smart contracts first-class citizens in Dfns. Bring Your Own ABI allows Dfns clients to import smart contract schemas and interact with them directly from Dfns as a central operating system for onchain activity. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome Leandro PereiraLeandro Pereira joins Dfns as VP Business Development, LATAM. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Marc BaumannMarc Baumann joins Dfns as Chief Growth Officer. | Update | Read |
| 8 min read | How to Migrate from Fireblocks to DfnsStep-by-step guidance for exporting Fireblocks keys and going live on Dfns. | Product  | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome Marco FarahWe're excited to welcome Marco Farah as Dfns' new Event Manager. As Dfns grows across Europe and beyond, events have become a key way for us to meet partners, clients, and the wider digital assets community. Marco joins us to bring more structure, consistency, and quality to everything we do, from large conferences to small, high-touch gatherings. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing JanuarJanuar has chosen Dfns as their new primary wallet provider. Today, we're excited to announce that Januar, a leading European crypto-enabled financial infrastructure provider, has chosen Dfns as its primary wallet infrastructure partner. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Python SDK Now AvailableThis SDK gives Python teams direct access to Dfns' wallet, transaction, and signing infrastructure, without having to build or maintain custom integrations. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Concordium Tier-1 SupportConcordium is now a Tier-1 blockchain on the Dfns Wallet-as-a-Service platform. This integration brings full support for Concordium's enterprise and compliance-ready chain into Dfns' programmable wallet infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 10 min read | 2025 Review2025 at Dfns is when wallets stopped being 'crypto' and started becoming financial infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome Thierry JanaudyThierry Janaudy joins Dfns as our new Head of Institutional Solutions. Thierry joins Dfns at a time when blockchain infrastructure is moving from experimentation into core financial operations. Regulated institutions now require systems that are secure, compliant, modular, and deployable across diverse regulatory environments. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing CalizaCaliza chooses Dfns as its core wallet infrastructure provider. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome John WalshDfns welcomes John Walsh as our new Strategic Account Manager for the Americas. As our first dedicated leader for post-close success in North and South America, John will manage some of the most important institutional relationships in our ecosystem. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Flow Tier-1 SupportDfns brings Tier-1 support to Flow, unlocking access to all digital assets on the network. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Available in the UAEDfns now runs natively on AWS me-central-1. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing Open WalletOpen Wallet, the consumer finance app backed by Yolo Group, has chosen Dfns to power the secure wallet infrastructure behind its fast-growing mobile app, bringing institutional-grade protection to everyday users around the world. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Introducing ActivitiesVisibility is critical in secure wallet operations. As teams grow and policies, keys, and transactions multiply, it becomes harder to keep track of who triggered an action, when it occurred, and how it moved through the system. | Product | Read |
| 9 min read | CGGMP21 Vulnerabilities Patched and ExplainedCGGMP21 vulnerabilities have been disclosed and fixed. Dfns clients remain fully secure. | Security | Read |
| 4 min read | Institutional Certified by WalletConnectDfns is one of the first wallets to join the 'Institutional Certification' of WalletConnect. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Plasma Tier-1 Support Full Wallet Capabilities on PlasmaDfns announces Tier-1 support for Plasma, bringing the full potential of our Wallet-as-a-Service platform to a chain built for real-time stablecoin operations. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Supporting EURe by MoneriumDfns brings EURe, a regulated onchain euro, to developers and financial institutions. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome FloreDfns welcomes Flore Wang as our new Director of Finance. As our first dedicated finance leader, Flore will own everything from day-to-day financial operations to strategic planning, investor reporting, and capital allocation. Her mandate is simple and ambitious: build a finance engine that can keep pace with our product, our clients, and the scale of digital asset infrastructure we're helping to create. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing Eastern Point TrustEastern Point Trust chooses Dfns as its main technology partner for digital asset custody and escrow services. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | A Month of Pentesting CompletedDfns completes a month-long pentest with Borg Security, finding zero vulnerabilities. | Security | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome FedericaDfns welcomes Federica Giupponi as our new Head of People. As our newest dedicated HR leader, Federica will shape the entire employee journey, from hiring and onboarding to engagement, career growth, and culture ensuring we maintain excellence, structure and cohesion as we scale. | Update | Read |
| 1 min read | We're Joining the Zama Network Privacy-Preserving Transactions OnchainDfns joins Zama's operator network to enable privacy-preserving transactions, onchain. | Product | Read |
| 9 min read | HD Wallet Support Migrate Away from Legacy Wallet SolutionsDfns adds HD wallet support to help teams migrate away from legacy wallet solutions. Key management is the foundation of digital asset security. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Starknet Tier-1 Support Full Wallet Integration on StarknetWallets on Dfns can now operate seamlessly on Starknet, a ZK rollup that uses STARK proofs to securely scale Ethereum. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing KredeteKredete, the cross-border credit-building platform for African diaspora, uses Dfns to secure and automate its stablecoin wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Allocations Secure Access to Institutional Financial InstrumentsAllocations provide secure access to institutional financial instruments, onchain. | Product | Read |
| 11 min read | Why IBMIBM chooses Dfns to power the next era of institutional blockchain infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | IBM OSO Support Airgapped Cold Storage OperationsDfns' wallet platform is now integrated with IBM OSO, enabling airgapped cold storage operations from a single platform. | Product  | Read |
| 4 min read | IBM HPVS Support Confidential Computing for Digital AssetsDfns wallet platform is now integrated with IBM HPVS, providing a fully isolated and encrypted computing environment for digital assets. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | SSO Support with OIDC Enterprise Identity for WalletsDfns adds SSO support via OIDC to its wallet platform, combining OpenID Connect with WebAuthn-based passkeys and key-based cryptographic signatures. | Product  | Read |
| 2 min read | Sonic Tier-1 Support Full Wallet Capabilities on SonicSonic is now live with Tier-1 support on Dfns Wallet-as-a-Service, with full functionality including automatic asset detection, transaction history, NFT balances, webhooks, and API-based transaction handling. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | TSC Tier-1 Support The Blockchain for Real World AssetsDfns now supports full wallet capabilities on Trusted Smart Chain (TSC), the blockchain for real world assets, with automatic asset detection, transaction history, webhook automation, and API-based transaction handling. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Fee Sponsors 2.0 Extending to User-Controlled WalletsExtending fee sponsors from org- to user-controlled wallets, with new safeguards including use flags and post-construction validation. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Notabene Flow Founding Partner for B2B Stablecoin PaymentsDfns joins Notabene's new payment network, Notabene Flow, as founding partner to bring trust and authorization to stablecoin-based B2B payments. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Compliance Data Upgrade Unified Compliance Across Stablecoins and TokensDfns expands Chainalysis and Notabene integrations for unified compliance across stablecoins and tokens on Solana, Tron, and 20+ networks. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing Trace FinanceTrace Finance, a leading B2B payments platform in emerging markets, has selected Dfns to run its wallet operations. The company is transforming how businesses move money in Latin America by giving instant access to local payment rails and seamless stablecoin on/off-ramps. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome FelixDfns appoints Felix Eigelshoven as Head of Asia Pacific. We're pleased to welcome Felix Eigelshoven as our new Head of APAC, based in Hong Kong. Felix will lead Dfns' expansion in Asia, bringing our secure wallet infrastructure to banks, payment providers, fintechs, exchanges, and other financial institutions. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Ink Tier-1 Support Kraken's Blockchain on DfnsDfns' wallet platform now supports Kraken's Ink as a Tier-1 blockchain, expanding the supported network ecosystem with full wallet functionality for developers. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Kadena Tier-1 Support Secure KDA Wallets for EnterprisesDfns adds Tier-1 Kadena support, enabling secure KDA wallets for developers and enterprises with full wallet infrastructure across 100+ blockchains. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Flare Tier 1 SupportFlare is live with Tier-1 support on Dfns Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS), meaning developers and institutions can create and manage Flare wallets with the complete feature set. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome RomaDfns welcomes Roma Sychevski to build seamless admin experiences for blockchain finance. | Update | Read |
| 6 min read | Introducing Audit Logs Cryptographically Verifiable Activity TrailsAudit logs are cryptographically verifiable activity trails for finance-grade compliance, providing signed, human-readable records of sensitive user actions. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Canton Token Standard Support CIP-56 for Canton CoinDfns supports CIP-56 for Canton Coin, unlocking tokenized assets, stablecoins, and treasury workflows for institutions on the Canton network. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Swaps Automatic Crypto ConversionsDfns launches Swaps, a new UI that makes token conversions a built-in feature of the wallet platform, starting with a direct integration of Uniswap Trading API. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Introducing Address Book Human-Readable Blockchain AddressesIntroducing Address Book, human-readable blockchain addresses for your onchain operations. Save, organize, and share wallet addresses across your organization. | Product | Read |
| 8 min read | Dfns Certified ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and ISO 27018Dfns achieves ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 certifications, raising the bar on security, cloud assurance, and data privacy. | Security | Read |
| 3 min read | Cardano Support Tier-1 Access to All Digital AssetsDfns brings Tier-1 support to Cardano, unlocking access to all digital assets on the network with full wallet support for ADA and native tokens. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | NEAR Tier 2 Support AI-Native Blockchain Now on DfnsDfns now supports NEAR, a blockchain built for AI-native apps where agents can own assets, make decisions, and transact across networks. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Hedera Support Enterprise-Grade Wallet Infrastructure for HederaHedera is now live as a Tier-1 blockchain on Dfns. We're bringing our secure wallet infrastructure to one of the fastest, most energy-efficient distributed networks in the world. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Sui Support Tier-1 Blockchain Integration on DfnsDfns now supports Sui as a Tier-1 blockchain, bringing secure, enterprise-grade wallet infrastructure to one of the fastest and most scalable networks in the blockchain technology space. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Cosmos Support Interchain Wallet Infrastructure on DfnsDfns now supports Cosmos Hub as a Tier-1 blockchain, bringing secure wallet infrastructure to one of the most important networks in the blockchain ecosystem. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing SpikoSpiko, the leading platform for tokenized money market funds, uses Dfns to secure and automate its wallet infrastructure. Idle cash is costly. Trillions of euros sit in accounts earning nothing, and Spiko helps businesses put that cash to work through regulated, yield-generating strategies. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Babylon Genesis Tier-1 Support Bitcoin Staking on DfnsDfns now supports Babylon Genesis as a Tier-1 blockchain, enabling native BTC staking without bridges or intermediaries through secure wallet infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing DeblockDeblock, a leading crypto-native neobank, has selected Dfns to power its self-custody wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing WalapayWalapay, a stablecoin-native platform for global money movement and management, has chosen Dfns to power their wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing KeyrailsKeyrails, a stablecoin-based operating system for cross-border finance, has chosen Dfns to power their wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Thales HSM Integration Hardware Security for Blockchain WalletsDfns now supports Thales HSMs for blockchain wallets and key management, enabling institutions to run programmable wallet infrastructure using their own certified hardware. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | IOTA Staking Support Earn Rewards with Dfns WalletsDfns now supports staking on the IOTA blockchain, allowing developers, fintechs and institutions to participate in IOTA's native staking mechanisms while storing tokens on secure infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Introducing HSMs Bank-Grade Key Management for Digital AssetsA new chapter for bank-grade, composable key management and orchestration. Dfns launches HSM Service for programmable wallet infrastructure using your own Hardware Security Modules. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome, Jonas LereboursJonas Lerebours joins Dfns as our first Senior Solutions Engineer, helping onboard clients and supporting developers as we scale. | Update | Read |
| 5 min read | Notabene Integration Travel Rule Compliance for Dfns WalletsDfns now supports Travel Rule compliance through native Notabene integration, allowing exchanges, fintechs, and custodians to meet global compliance obligations directly within the wallet infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Fee Sponsors on Stellar Gasless Transactions on DfnsDfns now supports Fee Sponsors for Stellar, enabling error-free transactions where you cover network fees on behalf of your users using native protocol features. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome, Xander, Luis & MarkDfns is growing its engineering and go-to-market teams with three new hires: Xander Carpousis as Head of Americas (US), Mark Passando as Senior Staff Engineer (US), and Luis Almeida as Senior Software Engineer (EU). | Update | Read |
| 7 min read | WebAuthn Updates Secure Payments, Multi-Origin, and Conditional UIAt Dfns, authentication is foundational for all secure operations. Today, we're rolling out major upgrades to our WebAuthn platform: Secure Payment Confirmation for signing transactions, Multi-origin support, and Conditional UI for seamless passkey login. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Fee Sponsors on EVM Gasless Transactions on EthereumDfns now supports gas fee sponsorship on Ethereum and other EVM chains, leveraging EIP-7702 and a lightweight smart account architecture for frictionless, gasless user experiences. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Canton Tier-1 Support Institutional Privacy Blockchain on DfnsCanton has now completed the full integration journey as a Tier-1 blockchain on Dfns, with real-time transaction indexing, asset detection, and webhook automation for Canton Coin. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Codex Support Stablecoin-Native L2 Now on DfnsCodex is now fully integrated into the Dfns Wallet-as-a-Service platform as a Tier-1 blockchain. An enterprise-grade blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins and tokenized financial products. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Welcome back, AntoineDr. Antoine Urban joins our research team to advance our research in threshold cryptography, secure multi-party computation and data integrity. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Plume SupportPlume, the first modular RWA blockchain, now fully integrated as a Tier-1 blockchain by Dfns. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing CoinhouseCoinhouse, one of Europe's most established crypto platforms, has chosen Dfns to power its next generation wallet infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Introducing the Starter PlanDfns is launching general availability and introducing our new Starter Plan at $50/month. We've waited four years to write this post. Not because we didn't want to offer Dfns to the broader community earlier, but because we wanted to do it right. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | BOB Support Bitcoin-First Layer 2 on DfnsBOB, a Bitcoin-first Layer 2 built on the OP Stack, is now fully integrated as a Tier-1 blockchain on Dfns with full wallet, transaction, and webhook capabilities. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Canton BYOV Support Bring Your Own Validator on DfnsDfns is introducing Bring Your Own Validator (BYOV) support for the Canton Network, giving institutions full control over their validator node, party hints, fees, and infrastructure. | Product | Read |
| 27 min read | Why Choose Dfns Over FireblocksThis post offers a detailed comparison of over 420 API endpoints between Dfns and Fireblocks, along with an overview of key differences across security, pricing, performance, key management, blockchain features, governance, compliance, and more. | Learn | Read |
| 1 min read | Welcome, Thibaud & HarrisonWe're excited to welcome two new teammates at Dfns: Harrison Tross as Principal Software Engineer and Thibaud Genty as Senior Rust Engineer. Their deep experience in infrastructure, cryptography, and systems security will help us continue building the most secure and scalable wallet infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and enterprises. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Dfns Joins ADAN BoardClarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, joins the ADAN board to represent infrastructure builders in the industry's top policy forum. | Update | Read |
| 7 min read | Introducing Multichain Wallets One Key, Many ChainsIntroducing multichain wallets, a new primitive for cross-chain applications. One key, many chains, no fragmentation. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Custodial or Non-Custodial Under MiCARWhat EU law actually says about digital asset custody, and why it matters more than ever. | Learn | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing MidasDfns and Midas have joined forces to bring institutional-grade yield strategies onchain, securely, seamlessly, and at scale. This partnership unlocks access to tokenized U.S. Treasuries, crypto basis trades, and Bitcoin yield products, directly within Dfns wallets. | Update | Read |
| 5 min read | Introducing Fee Sponsors Gasless Transactions on DfnsDfns now supports fee sponsorship, allowing clients to pay transaction fees on behalf of their users directly through the API. Initially available on Solana, expanding to Ethereum/EVM and more. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Onchain Transaction Reliability Solved How Dfns Achieves Near-Zero Failure RatesLessons from Dfns' work on onchain transaction success and improving blockchain reliability, achieving near-zero failure rates for clients like Bridge (Stripe) and Iron (MoonPay). | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Our New Dashboard Institutional-Grade Control for Digital AssetsDfns unveils new dashboard, bringing institutional-grade control to digital asset operations with real-time wallet management, transaction execution, and role-based access controls. | Product | Read |
| 23 min read | The Bybit Safe HackHow one compromised laptop led to the largest crypto heist in history. This deep dive breaks down the attack, the systemic weaknesses it revealed, and why crypto must embrace real security beyond best practices. | Security | Read |
| 2 min read | Polymesh Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDfns now supports Polymesh as a Tier-1 blockchain, enabling secure, compliant wallets for regulated assets and financial institutions. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | SOC 2 Renewed by KPMGDfns has successfully renewed its SOC 2 Type II certification for 2024 after a rigorous nine-month audit by KPMG, one of the Big Four firms. | Security | Read |
| 2 min read | Welcome, Chris SuttonChris Sutton has been appointed Head of Product at Dfns to bring deep expertise in blockchain finance, stablecoin payments, and digital asset innovation. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Dfns Steps Into MPCA PresidencyDfns CEO Clarisse Hagège has been named President of the MPC Alliance, leading a new era of innovation and collaboration for multi-party computation. | Research | Read |
| 3 min read | Announcing AgantAgant, the creator of GBPA, a fully-backed digital pound stablecoin, has chosen Dfns as its wallet management platform. This partnership combines Agant's goal of making GBP transactions safe and accessible onchain with Dfns' secure infrastructure for institutional wallets. | Update | Read |
| 3 min read | Figment Staking IntegrationDfns now supports staking with Figment, enabling secure, automated ETH and BTC staking across multiple blockchains. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Canton Tier-2 Blockchain SupportDfns is the first institutional-grade wallet provider to support Canton Network, enabling secure Canton Coin transactions and paving the way for broader institutional adoption of onchain finance. | Product | Read |
| 19 min read | The Wallet Service GuideNot all wallets are created equal. This blog challenges common misconceptions, breaking down wallet technology, key considerations, and real-world use cases. Instead of outdated custodial debates, we discuss what truly matters. | Learn | Read |
| 3 min read | Borderless Stablecoin Payments IntegrationDfns has partnered with Borderless.xyz to simplify global stablecoin payments for fintechs, PSPs, and enterprises. This integration enables seamless transactions worldwide with enterprise-grade security, instant stablecoin conversions, and streamlined compliance. | Product | Read |
| 6 min read | ODD CompletedDfns has joined the Counterparty Catalogue by DigOpp, setting new standards for transparency in crypto through rigorous Operational Due Diligence (ODD). In this blog post, we dive into what this achievement means for our commitment to trust, security, and operational excellence in blockchain infrastructure. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Berachain Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDiscover how Dfns integrates Berachain, unlocking advanced wallet and transaction features for developers and financial institutions wanting to hold and trade BERA tokens, securely. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Coinbase Exchange IntegrationCoinbase is now integrated into the Dfns platform. This integration allows users to access Coinbase's advanced trading and custody services more easily and securely through Dfns. It keeps sensitive tasks within your security perimeter and operational workflows. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Dfns Secures Series A FundingDfns has closed its Series A led by Further Ventures, with support from previous backers. In this blog post, we share our thoughts on this milestone, our journey so far, and how our wallet infrastructure is helping over 130 fintechs enable secure blockchain adoption worldwide. | Update | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing ZoniqxImagine being able to invest in tokenized real estate, private equity, or carbon credits without the hassle of managing complicated wallets, handling transactions, securing private keys, or recovering funds. This is the promise of the partnership between Zoniqx and Dfns. | Update | Read |
| 6 min read | The 2024 ReportAs 2024 comes to an end, this article looks back on a pivotal year for Dfns and the crypto industry. It highlights the challenges faced, the milestones achieved, and the significant changes in finance, offering a clear view of the exciting future for blockchain technology. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Aptos Tier-1 Blockchain SupportAptos is now integrated into the Dfns Wallets-as-a-Service platform as a Tier-1 blockchain. This integration enhances our partner ecosystem and brings better features for developers and users on the Aptos network. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | ION Tier-1 Blockchain SupportThe Ice Open Network (ION), a fork of Telegram's TON, is now supported on Dfns as a Tier-1 blockchain with full indexing features. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | iBTC Wrapped Bitcoin IntegrationDfns integrates with the newest wrapped BTC protocol, iBTC, to take Bitcoin's utility to the next level by enabling seamless cross-chain functionality and unlocking promising DeFi trading possibilities. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Announcing Zodia CustodyZodia Custody and Dfns have joined forces to redefine institutional digital asset custody, combining cutting-edge security, compliance, and scalability to empower investors in navigating the rapidly evolving crypto finance. | Update | Read |
| 6 min read | Announcing Tungsten CustodyTungsten Custody and Dfns have partnered to improve institutional digital asset management in the UAE. This collaboration enhances Tungsten's financial services with advanced wallet infrastructure, enhancing security, compliance, and efficiency across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond. | Update | Read |
| 12 min read | How To Build Stablecoin RoutesThis guide breaks down the essentials of creating stablecoin payment routes, covering technical integrations, compliance, crypto-to-fiat conversions, and strategic decisions to build secure, efficient, and future-ready systems for your business. | Learn | Read |
| 5 min read | Colossus Staking IntegrationDfns and Colossus are teaming up to deliver a seamless, secure staking experience across over 20 blockchains. Whether you're a developer or an institution, this integration makes staking easier, safer, and more scalable. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Cracks in Wallet Iframe SecurityDfns' security team has identified security risks in wallet iframes, based on vulnerabilities discovered in a major derivatives exchange. In this post, we'll explain how we uncovered and demonstrated the issue. We'll also explore how advanced methods like MPC and WebAuthn provide safer, non-custodial options to better protect user funds. | Security | Read |
| 3 min read | IOTA Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDfns now supports the IOTA blockchain. Explore how the Dfns integration empowers developers and institutions to build secure IoT solutions with IOTA's feeless, scalable technology, enhanced by Dfns' advanced wallet services. | Product | Read |
| 8 min read | The State of AAExplore The State of AA, where we examine ERC-4337's journey, from its impact on Ethereum's user experience to the hurdles it faces, and look ahead to how EIP-7702 might address its limitations. | Learn | Read |
| 5 min read | KU23 High-Performance Threshold ECDSAIntroducing KU23, the new high-performance threshold signature protocol from Dfns Labs. Built for secure, high-throughput digital asset transactions on ECDSA blockchains, KU23 makes it possible to bring MPC security to use cases in need for speed. | Research  | Read |
| 10 min read | Now Insured by Beazley & MunichReDfns' wallets-as-a-service platform has secured top-tier insurance coverage from MunichRe and Beazley. This achievement is yet another mark of trust we add to our record, showing our commitment to protecting digital assets and setting higher standards for transparency in crypto insurance. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | Taproot Bitcoin Upgrade SupportDfns now supports Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, enhancing privacy, efficiency, and flexibility for our users. Taproot introduces advanced features through Schnorr signatures, MAST, and Tapscript, enabling more secure and versatile transaction crafting. | Product | Read |
| 3 min read | Sei Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDfns now supports Sei as a Tier-1 blockchain, providing secure and compliant wallet features for developers building on the network. We've also created a Cosmos SDK to make wallet management easy across the entire Cosmos ecosystem and its appchains. | Product | Read |
| 2 min read | Binance Exchange IntegrationDfns now supports Binance integration, providing secure access to Binance's liquidity and streamlined fund management directly from our dashboard. With robust API key security, users can deposit, withdraw, and track balances seamlessly. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | A FROST Library Called GivreDfns is launching Givre, our new open-source implementation of the FROST (Flexible Round-Optimal Schnorr Threshold) protocol for threshold signatures. This advanced MPC library provides secure and fast signing and key generation protocols for Schnorr and EdDSA, used by blockchains including Bitcoin, Solana, Stellar, Tezos, and more. | Research | Read |
| 6 min read | Chainalysis Compliance IntegrationDfns announces its integration with Chainalysis, enhancing its capabilities in real-time transaction monitoring, compliance, and security. This partnership empowers clients with precise screening of inbound and outbound transactions, enabling effective risk management and adherence to evolving AML requirements. | Product  | Read |
| 3 min read | Kaspa Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDfns now supports the Kaspa blockchain and its native token, KAS, making it a Tier 1 blockchain in our ecosystem. This integration offers the Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF) a range of tools to help developers build applications and investors manage KAS tokens effectively. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Key Import, Export and ArchivingSecure key management is essential for compliance and governance. This post covers the risks and best practices for key import, export, and archiving, addressing critical security considerations and common vendor lock-ins that are often ignored. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Temenos Banking Platform IntegrationDfns is the first and only EU-based wallet service and digital asset infrastructure now available on Temenos, providing over 3,000 banks worldwide instant and seamless access to digital assets without needing to change their core banking systems. | Product | Read |
| 7 min read | Lockness Is AliveIntroducing Lockness, a Dfns-led initiative that brings together state-of-the-art public key protocols, digital signatures and data storage technology under LF Decentralized Trust. | Research | Read |
| 5 min read | Kraken Exchange IntegrationDfns announces its first exchange integration with Kraken, enabling users to manage Kraken accounts directly from Dfns. This integration opens up seamless and secure access to Kraken's exchange functionalities directly within the Dfns platform, with a focus on security and API key management. | Product | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing Vita WalletVita Wallet has partnered with Dfns to enhance secure, stablecoin-powered transfers across LATAM, ensuring faster and safer international transactions. | Update | Read |
| 7 min read | ICP Tier-1 Blockchain SupportDfns now supports the Internet Computer as a Tier 1 Blockchain as well as its native token ICP. | Product | Read |
| 13 min read | DORA Make It or Break ItThe Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is on the horizon, with its full implementation set for January 17, 2025. This regulation, alongside the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, is poised to reshape how custodians, regulated financial institutions, and crypto service providers (CASPs) in Europe approach operational resilience, particularly concerning their digital infrastructure. | Learn | Read |
| 11 min read | What's So Hard About Hashing Data?Hashing is a fundamental tool in cryptography. In this article, we'll explore an advanced application: hashing structured data, with practical examples in Rust. | Research | Read |
| 2 min read | Fully Secure DKGOur new DKG protocol, developed at Dfns Labs, has been accepted to CRYPTO 2024, the leading conference on cryptography. | Research | Read |
| 10 min read | Announcing GRVTGRVT is launching GRVT Wallets, the first biometric wallet iframe in the world of decentralized exchanges. | Update | Read |
| 7 min read | The Magic Link VulnerabilityA year ago, our security team discovered a vulnerability in magic links that changed our industry's approach to wallet authentication. | Security | Read |
| 4 min read | Announcing DueDue, the new wonderchild of the global payment scene, launches embedded wallets to facilitate safe onboarding of new users. | Update | Read |
| 9 min read | Announcing ArianeeArianee and Dfns team up to accelerate the distribution of digital passports across the goods and supply chain economy. | Update | Read |
| 2 min read | TSS Arrives On StarkwareDfns open-sources its STARK curve implementation to enable the use of threshold signatures for apps on Starknet and Starkex. | Research | Read |
| 7 min read | CGGMP21 In Rust At LastDfns is open-sourcing the first audited Rust implementation of CGGMP21, the state-of-the-art ECDSA threshold protocol. | Research | Read |
| 7 min read | Announcing TokenyDfns' embedded wallets are enabling Tokeny to offer investors and asset managers a seamless user journey into digital assets. | Update | Read |
| 9 min read | Biometric-Enabled WalletsDfns is the first wallets-as-a-service platform to enable biometric authentication for digital asset wallets and transfers. Going forward, you can now access your wallet using fingerprint or facial recognition, making passwords a thing of the past. | Product | Read |
| 5 min read | Dfns Raises $13.5MDfns bags the largest seed round in French startup history to pioneer the wallets-as-a-service (WaaS) market. | Update | Read |
| 25 min read | Why DfnsSince our inception in 2019, Dfns has been on a mission to fix one of the biggest vulnerability in blockchain technology: the private key. | Learn | Read |