Crypto.com has joined forces with the LUKSO Foundation and staking specialist GlobalStake to offer institutional-grade trading, custody, and staking for LUKSO (LYX), an emerging Layer 1 blockchain focused on the New Creative Economies. The partnership gives Crypto.com Custody clients seamless access to secure, high-performance staking infrastructure managed by GlobalStake, supporting LUKSO’s growth, decentralization, and network resilience.

Through this collaboration, institutions can stake LUKSO directly from Crypto.com’s platform while leveraging GlobalStake’s SOC 2 Type II-certified, bare-metal validator infrastructure. This setup is purpose-built for high-performance staking at scale, combining security with regulatory compliance—a key consideration for fund managers, exchanges, and enterprise allocators.

“LUKSO represents an exciting evolution in blockchain utility, from Universal Profiles to new on-chain standards for creators. Collaborating with Crypto.com and GlobalStake helps secure this ecosystem,” said Ryan Haczynski, Head of Protocol Partnerships at GlobalStake.

A Partnership Designed for Institutional Confidence

The joint initiative addresses a growing demand among institutional investors for compliant, reliable infrastructure in emerging digital assets. By merging Crypto.com’s regulated custody and trading platform, GlobalStake’s independent staking services, and LUKSO’s protocol oversight, the partnership delivers an end-to-end staking solution tailored to professional investors.

Fabian Vogelsteller, Co-Founder at LUKSO, added, “Reliable, secure, and decentralized staking infrastructure is critical as we build the infrastructure for culture. GlobalStake’s bare-metal operations and institutional standards ensure the LUKSO network remains strong and trustworthy.”

What Institutional Clients Gain

Crypto.com Custody clients staking LUKSO will benefit from several key features:

• Secure Bare-Metal Infrastructure: GlobalStake runs its own servers in Tier 4/5 data centers worldwide, reducing reliance on cloud services and enhancing decentralization.
• Audit-Ready Reporting: SOC 2 Type II compliance and MG Stover-powered staking reports streamline audits, NAV calculations, and regulatory workflows.
• Integrated Custody: Stake directly from Crypto.com Custody accounts without third-party transfers.
• Enhanced Rewards & Transparency: Optimized validator performance and competitive fees maximize returns with full visibility into rewards.
• Sustainable Operations: GlobalStake’s 100% carbon-negative operations meet ESG mandates, aligning with investor priorities.
• Aligned with LUKSO’s Vision: The partnership reinforces LUKSO’s mission to power the New Creative Economies with secure, decentralized network participation.

Kwon Park, Global Head of Digital Asset Partnerships & MD at Crypto.com, emphasized, “Offering clients comprehensive, safe, and secure custody is our goal. We work to stay ahead of client needs and are excited to now offer institutional-grade LUKSO staking.”

With this move, Crypto.com and GlobalStake position themselves as key facilitators for institutions looking to engage with emerging blockchain ecosystems, combining reliability, compliance, and sustainability—a combination increasingly sought after in the evolving Web3 landscape.