Lynq

What Lynq does

Lynq (legal entity: Digital Asset Settlement Network LLC) is an institutional digital asset settlement network that provides real-time, interest-bearing settlement and treasury management for qualified institutional participants. The platform was founded in April 2025 and officially launched on July 15, 2025, as a consortium-developed product between three core partners: Arca Labs (digital asset management and issuer of the TFND tokenized money market fund used as a payment instrument), Tassat Group (proprietary blockchain infrastructure and patent-holder of the Yield-in-Transit technology enabling interest accrual in two-second increments), and tZERO Group (SEC registered broker-dealer operator with FINRA membership and SIPC protections). Lynq is operated by tZERO Securities, LLC, with digital asset custody provided by tZERO Digital Asset Securities, and uses U.S. Bank as qualified cash custodian. As of February 2026, the network had surpassed approximately $90 million in assets with over 30 institutional partners onboarded, including market makers (B2C2, Wintermute, GSR, Nonco), exchanges (Crypto.com Exchange, EDX), OTC desks, custodians (Fireblocks), and prime brokers (FalconX, Galaxy).

The core product is the Lynq Settlement Network, a broker-dealer-operated platform that enables 24/7/365 real-time settlement between verified counterparties while paying continuous interest on intraday holdings. The technology stack is built on Tassat's private blockchain infrastructure integrated with the Avalanche Layer 1 (upgraded to a dedicated L1 in April 2026), with SOC 2 Type 2 certification and a full API developer portal. The platform includes a Collateral Lock feature for designating on-platform assets as collateral while continuing to earn interest, peer-to-peer transfer functionality, and integrations with Fireblocks, Crypto.com Exchange, EDX, BridgePort, and XSY. Lynq charges no onboarding or per-transaction fees and instead generates revenue through interest differentials on client balances and operational fees tied to broker-dealer settlement services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by a consortium-driven model in which launch partners assist with counterparty onboarding and partner channels (Fireblocks, Crypto.com, EDX) provide distribution to their institutional client bases.

Name

Lynq

Legal name

Digital Asset Settlement Network LLC

Website

https://lynq.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lynq is a broker-dealer-operated, real-time settlement network for institutional digital asset firms. Built by Arca Labs, Tassat Group, and tZERO Group, it enables 24/7 counterparty settlement with continuous intraday interest accrual via patented Yield-in-Transit technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Institutional Digital Asset Settlement Platform

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets Infrastructure (equities, bonds, funds, ATS/MTF connectivity) (FSAPAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brokerages & On/Off-Ramps (fiat rails, instant buy/sell) (FSAPADAG), Institutional Multi-Asset Trading Platforms (OTC/RFQ) (FSAFAEAB)

Keywords

• Digital asset settlement
• Institutional settlement network
• Treasury management platform
• Real-time settlement
• Blockchain infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Access Fees: Lynq charges no onboarding costs or transaction fees for institutional clients. The platform generates revenue through interest differentials and operational fees associated with the broker-dealer operated settlement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lynq is a broker-dealer-operated, real-time digital asset settlement network that enables institutional clients to settle transactions with verified counterparties instantaneously while earning continuous interest on their holdings via patent-pending Yield-in-Transit technology. The platform is operated by tZERO Securities, an SEC registered broker-dealer, and leverages Tassat's private blockchain infrastructure integrated with the Avalanche Layer 1 blockchain. Target customers are institutional digital asset firms including market makers, exchanges, OTC desks, custodians, and prime brokers.

Product overview

Lynq is a unified institutional digital asset settlement platform developed by Arca Labs, Tassat Group, and tZERO Group. The core offering is the Lynq Settlement Network, a broker-dealer-operated real-time settlement solution that enables institutional clients to securely manage trading operations, settle with counterparties instantaneously, and earn interest on their holdings through the patented Yield-in-Transit feature. The platform includes a Collateral Lock feature for managing digital collateral and margin movement. Lynq was built to address the persistent frictions and fragmentation in digital asset settlement, providing same-day liquidity, counterparty risk mitigation, yield on idle capital, and operational alignment with existing regulatory frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lynq Settlement Network A broker-dealer-operated real-time settlement platform enabling institutional digital asset firms (market makers, exchanges, OTC desks, custodians, prime brokers) to settle transactions with counterparties instantaneously while earning interest on holdings. Operated by tZERO Securities, an SEC registered broker-dealer, with segregated account structures to mitigate counterparty risk.
• Collateral Lock Enhanced collateral and margin management functionality that allows institutional participants on the Lynq Settlement Network to designate on-platform assets as collateral while continuing to earn interest. Enables peer-to-peer transactions, asset locking in dedicated wallets, and more efficient capital deployment across trading and collateral workflows.
• RavenTalk A secure, decentralized mesh communications solution enabling long-range, infrastructure-free voice and data transmission without base stations, repeaters, or centralized networks. Runs on DECT NR+ with AES-256 encryption, multi-hop mesh networking exceeding 1 km range, and supports 32+ users per network segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assets on platform grew to $90 million within months of launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered key, strategic, launch and core.

• EDXkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2026EDX joined as Lynq's second exchange partner, enabling collateralization and settlement of spot and institutional derivatives. EDX operates an institutional trading venue and clearinghouse designed to minimize counterparty risk with strong regulatory and operational controls.
• BridgePortstrategicTechnology or Integration · 25 September 2025BridgePort partnered with Lynq to integrate its middleware coordination layer for off-exchange settlement. Combines BridgePort's plug-and-play middleware with Lynq's settlement network to enhance capital efficiency, address settlement risk, and streamline post-trade workflows for institutional clients.
• FalconXlaunchChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2025FalconX, a leading digital asset prime broker, joined as a launch partner. One of the largest institutional platforms providing comprehensive access to global digital asset liquidity. Actively connecting via API as a day one user and catalyst for network growth.
• FireblockslaunchTechnology or Integration · 22 May 2025Fireblocks joined as a launch partner, enabling institutions already operating within the Fireblocks ecosystem to access Lynq with minimal integration effort. Fireblocks provides comprehensive infrastructure to streamline custody, tokenization, payments, settlement, and trading operations. Trusted by over 2,000 organizations with $10 trillion in transactions secured.
• Crypto.com ExchangelaunchChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 May 2025Crypto.com Exchange joined as the first digital asset exchange launch partner, enabling institutional clients to seamlessly fund trading accounts and offramp to the settlement platform. The world's leading USD support exchange by spot market volume, established in 2019.
• Arca LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Arca Labs, the innovation division of Arca, serves as a Core Partner in developing Lynq. Provides expertise in asset management and issued the TFND tokenized money market fund. Contributed the Registered Investment Adviser and Delaware Trust framework. CEO Jerald David led the consortium before becoming Lynq CEO.
• Tassat GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2025Tassat Group provides the proprietary blockchain infrastructure powering Lynq's real-time settlement capabilities. Its patent-pending Yield-in-Transit technology enables interest accrual down to the second. SOC II-certified platform with proven track record of over $2.5 trillion in transactions settled.
• tZERO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025tZERO provides the regulated broker-dealer infrastructure. Lynq is operated by tZERO Securities, LLC (SEC registered broker-dealer, FINRA member) with digital asset custody by tZERO Digital Asset Securities, LLC (SEC registered special purpose broker-dealer). Provides compliant onboarding, custody, and trading access.
• AvalanchekeyTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2025Avalanche provides the open-source Layer 1 blockchain network on which TFND shares are issued and rebalanced. Lynq's first transaction was recorded on the Avalanche blockchain in July 2025. Avalanche's consensus mechanism enables near-instant finality for transactions.
• U.S. BankkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025U.S. Bank serves as Lynq's qualified cash custodian. Provides treasury management services to the Lynq ecosystem. U.S. Bancorp has more than 70,000 employees and $678 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BitGo: BitGo is a regulated institutional digital asset custodian and settlement provider, formerly a Signet participant. It competes directly with Lynq on custody-adjacent settlement services for market makers, exchanges, and prime brokers.
• Anchorage Digital: Anchorage is an OCC-chartered crypto bank offering custody, settlement, and tokenization for institutions. It is a direct competitor in regulated institutional digital asset infrastructure and settlement.
• Ondo Finance: Ondo issues tokenized money market funds and other yield-bearing products on public chains, directly comparable to Arca's TFND used on Lynq. It represents an alternative platform for institutional clients seeking on-chain yield and short-term cash management.
• Ripple: Ripple provides enterprise-grade cross-border settlement and has expanded into RLUSD stablecoin and institutional tokenized treasury products. It competes with Lynq in real-time institutional settlement and yield-bearing digital cash.
• Fireblocks: Fireblocks is the most direct peer: institutional digital asset custody, settlement, and tokenization infrastructure used by banks, exchanges, and market makers. Lynq and Fireblocks already integrate, and they overlap on real-time settlement and institutional connectivity.
• Paxos: Paxos is a regulated institutional crypto infrastructure platform offering custody, tokenization, and settlement services with NYDFS oversight. It overlaps with Lynq on regulated institutional settlement rails and tokenized assets (similar to Lynq's TFND use case).
• Circle Internet Financial: Circle issues USDC and provides settlement and treasury infrastructure for institutions, including 24/7 settlement. It directly competes with Lynq on real-time, yield-bearing institutional settlement and stablecoin-based payment rails.

Broad incumbents

• Coinbase Prime: Coinbase Prime is the institutional arm of a major public exchange, offering custody, financing, and settlement for institutional digital asset clients. It overlaps with Lynq as a broader incumbent institutional platform.

Emerging players

• Galaxy Digital: Galaxy is both a customer of Lynq and a broader digital asset financial services firm offering trading, lending, and infrastructure. It is comparable because it sits in the institutional digital asset services stack Lynq targets.
• tZERO: tZERO is a core partner and operator of Lynq but also operates its own regulated trading and custody venue for digital securities. It is an adjacent institutional digital asset platform with overlapping client bases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Lynq_Network

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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