Digital asset custodian Anchorage Digital has launched native TRX staking on its institutional platform, allowing clients to earn protocol rewards for securing the Tron blockchain without moving assets from custody.
The service went live on July 14, 2026. Clients can stake TRX directly from Anchorage’s custody platform or through its Porto self-custody wallet. Staking enables institutional investors to participate in blockchain validation while maintaining regulated asset protection.
The launch expands Anchorage’s Tron infrastructure. The company introduced institutional custody for TRX earlier in 2026 and has now layered staking capabilities on top of that foundation. Tron processed $2 trillion in USDT transfers during the first quarter of 2026 and hosts $90 billion in circulating USDT, making it one of the largest networks for stablecoin settlement. The blockchain recorded 10.9 million daily transactions and maintains 3.2 million active addresses.
Anchorage partnered with Figment to build the staking infrastructure. The same partnership previously enabled Anchorage to add HYPE staking in November 2025. Figment has become a central staking provider for institutional platforms. In October 2025, Coinbase and Figment expanded their institutional staking partnership, giving Coinbase Prime clients access to SOL, AVAX, SUI, and APT staking directly from custody.
Institutional Staking Expansion Accelerates
Regulated custody providers have increasingly bundled staking into their core offerings. BitGo expanded its partnership with asset manager 21shares in February 2026 to integrate custody and staking services across US and European entities. Ripple integrated both Figment and Securosys into its institutional custody platform to serve enterprise clients seeking staking access.
Corporate treasuries have begun building validator infrastructure to capture staking yields. Bitmine launched its MAVAN staking platform in March 2026 after operating Ether validators for its own treasury. Bitmine holds 5.77 million ETH, representing 4.8% of Ether’s total supply, and has staked 4.92 million ETH through MAVAN.
The addition of TRX staking reflects broader demand from institutions seeking exposure to blockchain yields within a regulated framework. Anchorage’s service model allows clients to earn rewards while maintaining custody segregation and compliance oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Anchorage Digital launch?
Anchorage Digital launched native TRX staking on its institutional platform on July 14, 2026, letting clients earn protocol rewards for securing the Tron blockchain without moving assets from custody.
How can clients stake TRX with Anchorage?
Clients can stake TRX directly from Anchorage's custody platform or through its Porto self-custody wallet.
Who built Anchorage's TRX staking infrastructure?
Anchorage partnered with Figment to build the staking infrastructure. The same partnership previously enabled Anchorage to add HYPE staking in November 2025.
