Matrixport Establishes $3 Million XAUm Reserve for Financial Stability

Matrixport, a leading global provider of crypto financial services, has announced a significant strategic move by establishing a reserve of XAUm, a tokenized gold asset, equivalent to US$3 million. This initiative is part of Matrixport Ventures' broader strategy to enhance the stability of its financial reserves and expand the application of gold within the on-chain financial ecosystem. The company plans to incrementally increase its holdings of XAUm, leveraging its strategic value as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties and inflation risks.

XAUm, issued by Matrixdock, a tokenization platform under Matrixport, is anchored 1:1 to 99.99% pure physical gold certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The gold is securely stored in top-tier vaults managed by Brink’s and Malca-Amit, with support for offline redemption in Singapore and Hong Kong. XAUm's high-standard casting, rigorous auditing, and multi-chain deployment make it compatible with major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Plume, and HashKey. This compatibility has facilitated partnerships with prominent protocols such as UniSwap, PancakeSwap, and Kinza Finance, positioning XAUm among the top three gold tokens in terms of on-chain adoption rates.

John Ge, CEO of Matrixport, emphasized the strategic importance of XAUm in the current global economic landscape. He noted that XAUm's role as a cornerstone asset in on-chain gold provides long-term value for hedging against cyclical fluctuations and inflation. This strategic holding is crucial for institutions looking to optimize their financial reserves and enhance risk resistance. Matrixport aims to expand the on-chain applications of XAUm, creating a comprehensive financial system that covers trading, lending, and investing. This system will improve the liquidity and availability of on-chain assets, helping global investors efficiently allocate high-quality assets.

Tokenized gold, as a cross-cycle and cross-market stateless asset, has emerged as a preferred choice for global risk avoidance. Institutions are increasingly turning to gold as a safe haven, with global central banks purchasing over 1,000 tons of gold for the third consecutive year. XAUm, by integrating blockchain technology with physical gold, overcomes the geographic and liquidity limitations of traditional gold, reshaping its financial attributes and trading paradigms. This innovation makes XAUm a key asset for on-chain financial allocations, broadening the boundaries of tokenized gold's stable income and capital efficiency. Matrixport's strategic reserve of XAUm is expected to set a precedent for institutional allocations, providing effective hedging against cyclical risks and optimizing debt management.

Matrixport, founded in 2019, is committed to providing personalized Super Accounts that integrate various crypto financial services, including trading, investment, loans, custody, and research. With $6 billion in assets under management, the platform offers diverse crypto-financial solutions designed for optimal capital efficiency and sustainable returns. Matrixdock, a subsidiary of Matrixport, specializes in tokenizing high-quality real-world assets (RWA) through advanced technology. In 2023, Matrixdock introduced the STBT, a tokenized short-term treasury bill product, and in 2024, it launched XAUm, a tokenized gold asset fully backed by 99.99% purity gold. Matrixdock's focus is on building a trusted and secure RWA ecosystem for on-chain finance, providing diversified investment opportunities and setting new standards for trust and governance in the digital asset space.