Anchorage Digital is expanding its institutional playbook with full support for the Tron network, starting with custody for TRX — the blockchain’s native token. The move gives U.S. institutions a regulated on-ramp to hold TRX via Anchorage’s platform and its self-custody product, Porto, with custodial coverage for Tron-based TRC-20 tokens and native TRX staking to follow in subsequent phases. The rollout is staged: custody for TRX goes live first, followed by custody for TRC-20 assets and then institutional staking so clients can earn rewards while participating in Tron’s validation activities. Anchorage framed the integration as a compliance-first bridge between traditional financial institutions and a network that has become a major corridor for stablecoins and crypto payments. “One of crypto’s largest ecosystems” is now being brought “into an institutional framework,” CEO Nathan McCauley said. Tron has emerged as one of the busiest chains for moving stablecoins and other assets. Data from DeFiLlama shows stablecoin supply on Tron has climbed steadily over the past three years to about $86 billion — more than a quarter of the global stablecoin supply — underscoring why institutions may want regulated custody and staking options for assets on the network. Anchorage — notable for being the first crypto firm to secure a U.S. banking charter — already supports a broad roster of blockchains, including Ethereum, major layer-2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Linea), Bitcoin, Solana, Avalanche and BNB Chain. Adding Tron expands its coverage of networks that handle large-scale payments and stablecoin flows, positioning Anchorage as a compliance-focused gateway for institutions seeking exposure to fast-moving crypto markets. What to watch next: the timing of TRC-20 custody and TRX staking launches, and whether institutional interest in Tron-based stablecoins and payment flows accelerates as a result of Anchorage’s regulated offering. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news