Trust Compnay

Fiduciary entities that manage investment trusts holding cryptocurrencies for investors seeking regulated exposure without direct ownership.

What is Trust Company?

In the context of digital assets, a trust company, such as Grayscale, is a fiduciary entity that manages investment trusts holding digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for investors seeking regulated exposure without direct ownership. Grayscale, founded in 2013, operates trusts like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which holds significant Bitcoin and other vehicles for assets like ETH and SOL.

These trusts provide wealth management and investment advisory services, enabling institutional and retail investors to access digital assets through public quotations or private placements, ensuring tax-efficient strategies and asset protection. Operating under U.S. regulatory frameworks, such trust companies facilitate secure, compliant investment in the digital asset market, often acting as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems.