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Apex Group joins Hedera Council to expand institutional tokenization

Apex Group, a global financial services provider servicing more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has joined the Hedera Council to assist in network governance and explore digital asset tokenization, compliance, and settlement initiatives.

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Apex Group, a global financial services provider that services more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has joined the Hedera Council, the governing body of the Hedera public blockchain network, according to reports from The Block and Crypto Briefing. The firm plans to contribute its background in fund administration, digital assets, and institutional market infrastructure to the network's governance.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Through its council seat, the company intends to explore using the Hedera network for tokenization and digital asset efforts, encompassing asset lifecycle management, settlement, and compliance. Apex Group's existing tokenization footprint covers stablecoins, fund services, and investor identity verification, according to BSCN.[2][3][5]

Founded in Bermuda, Apex Group employs more than 13,000 people across over 50 countries. Hedera Council chair Mance Harmon stated that the firm's addition comes at a time when institutional tokenization is shifting from experimentation to real-world adoption.[2]

Key facts

  • Apex Group has joined the Hedera Council, the governing body of the Hedera blockchain network.
  • Apex Group oversees and services more than $3.5 trillion in assets.
  • The company plans to explore using Hedera for tokenization, asset lifecycle management, compliance, and settlement initiatives.
  • Apex Group's existing tokenization initiatives include stablecoins, fund services, and investor identity verification.
  • Apex Group was founded in Bermuda and employs more than 13,000 people across more than 50 countries.
  • Hedera Council chair Mance Harmon stated that the addition comes as institutional tokenization transitions from experimentation into real-world adoption.

Sources · 6 sources

  1. CB

    Crypto Briefing@Crypto_BriefingPost on X ·

    💥 NEW: Apex Group, which services more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has joined the Hedera Council to support institutional digital assets. https://t.co/1iVQDCYlZp

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    BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X ·

    A $3.5 trillion fund servicer takes a seat on the Hedera Council Apex Group (@ApexGlobalGroup) has joined the Hedera Council, the group of organizations that governs the @hedera (hedera-hashgraph:native) network. The Bermuda-founded firm services more than $3.5 trillion in assets and employs over 13,000 people in more than 50 countries. Apex will explore using Hedera for its tokenization work, which already covers stablecoins, fund services and investor identity checks. Council chair @ManceHarmon said the addition comes as institutional tokenization moves “from experimentation to real-world adoption.”

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  3. TB

    The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·

    THE BLOCK: Apex Group, a global financial services provider overseeing more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has joined the Hedera Council, bringing its expertise in fund administration, digital assets and institutional market infrastructure to the governance of the public blockchain network. The company plans to explore using Hedera for its digital asset and tokenization initiatives, including asset lifecycle management, compliance and settlement, as institutional adoption of tokenized financial products expands.

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  4. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JUST IN: $3.5 trillion fund servicer Apex Group joins Hedera Council The firm will help govern the network and explore its use for digital asset initiatives, adding its fund administration and institutional infrastructure expertise to Hedera's ecosystem. https://t.co/fPLm6ef0nx

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    The BlockArticle ·

    Apex Group joins Hedera Council to explore tokenization and settlement Apex Group, overseeing $3.5 trillion in assets, joins the Hedera Council and will explore Hedera for tokenization, compliance and settlement.

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  6. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    $3.5 trillion Apex Group joins Hedera Council to advance institutional digital assets Apex's Hedera Council membership signals a strategic shift towards scalable tokenization, influencing future asset management and compliance standards. The post $3.5 trillion Apex Group joins Hedera Council to advance institutional digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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