Hyperliquid News Today: Institutions Tap Anchorage Digital for Regulated DeFi Yields

Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has expanded its institutional-grade services by integrating HYPE staking support on HyperCORE, a native staking layer of the Hyperliquid blockchain ecosystem. The move, announced in partnership with staking infrastructure provider Figment, extends Anchorage Digital's custody and decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, offering institutions a regulated pathway to earn yields on HYPE tokens.

The integration allows clients to stake HYPE through Anchorage Digital Bank, Anchorage Digital Singapore (licensed as a Major Payment Institution), and its self-custody wallet, Porto. By leveraging Figment's validator infrastructure, the bank aims to streamline access to Hyperliquid's DeFi ecosystem while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This follows a broader trend of institutional players embedding DeFi tools into traditional financial frameworks, with Anchorage Digital joining peers like Coinbase and Crypto.com in democratizing access to yield-generating protocols according to market analysis.

Hyperliquid's architecture splits its blockchain into two components: HyperEVM for Ethereum-style smart contracts and HyperCORE for native staking. Anchorage Digital's expanded support now covers both layers, enabling clients to engage with Hyperliquid's decentralized exchange, custody additional HyperEVM tokens like Kinetiq, and access DeFi applications via Porto as reported. The timing aligns with growing demand for crypto yield solutions, as institutional investors seek alternatives to traditional markets amid prolonged volatility.

The partnership with Figment underscores Anchorage Digital's strategy to bridge DeFi's innovation with institutional-grade security. The bank stated in its announcement: "By combining custody and staking, we're enabling institutions to participate in the full spectrum of Hyperliquid's ecosystem." This follows a recent collaboration with Mezo, a Bitcoin-backed borrowing platform, highlighting the bank's focus on diversifying institutional crypto offerings.

Industry analysts note that such integrations reflect a maturing DeFi landscape, where custodians and infrastructure providers are addressing regulatory and operational barriers to institutional adoption. For example, Coinbase recently integrated Morpho's lending protocol into its app, allowing users to earn yields on USDC without leaving the platform. Similarly, Threshold's recent upgrade to its tBTC bridge aims to simplify institutional access to DeFi protocols.

Anchorage Digital's expansion into HYPE staking also comes as the crypto market navigates a broader shift toward regulated infrastructure. With Bitcoin prices fluctuating and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, institutions are prioritizing solutions that balance innovation with compliance. The bank's move to support HyperCORE positions it as a key player in this transition, offering clients a secure, scalable option to engage with DeFi while adhering to evolving regulatory expectations.