Key Takeaways
- • 3iQ Corp. has appointed Anchorage Digital as an additional sub-custodian for its digital asset ETFs (Bitcoin, Ether Staking, Solana Staking, and XRP), effective September 21, 2026, expanding its multi-custody framework while maintaining Tetra Trust as primary custodian.
- • Anchorage Digital, America's first federally regulated digital asset bank, brings institutional-grade security infrastructure and operational controls designed specifically for publicly listed digital asset investment funds.
- • The addition reflects a deepening partnership between 3iQ and Anchorage Digital, which was previously selected as 3iQ's infrastructure and custody partner for its broader digital asset investment platform.
- • No changes are being made to the Funds' investment objectives, strategy, management fees, ticker symbols, or Toronto Stock Exchange listing as a result of this custody arrangement modification.
- • The move enhances institutional access to digital asset investing by providing the operational flexibility and security architecture required for regulated, publicly traded digital asset ETFs.
Summary
3iQ Corp., a global digital asset investment solutions provider and issuer of four publicly traded digital asset ETFs, has strengthened its custody infrastructure by adding Anchorage Digital as a sub-custodian effective September 21, 2026. The four funds affected by this arrangement are the 3iQ Bitcoin ETF, 3iQ Ether Staking ETF, 3iQ Solana Staking ETF, and 3iQ XRP ETF, all of which continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Under the expanded multi-custody arrangement, Tetra Trust remains the Funds' primary custodian and was instrumental in integrating Anchorage Digital into the custody framework. Anchorage Digital, which holds the designation of America's first federally regulated digital asset bank, brings institutional-grade security controls and operational infrastructure specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of publicly listed digital asset investment funds.
Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital, emphasized the institutional focus of the partnership, stating that "Publicly listed funds demand institutional-grade security and operational rigor — that's exactly what Anchorage Digital was built to provide." The appointment follows Anchorage Digital's earlier selection as 3iQ's infrastructure and custody partner for its digital asset investment platform, indicating a strategic deepening of the two companies' relationship.
The addition of Anchorage Digital as a sub-custodian is intended to provide the Funds with enhanced institutional digital asset custody infrastructure and additional operational flexibility. Notably, the announcement includes explicit confirmation that there are no changes to the Funds' investment objectives, investment strategy, management fees, or exchange listings, ensuring continuity for existing investors while strengthening the underlying custody architecture.
Under the expanded multi-custody arrangement, Tetra Trust remains the Funds' primary custodian and was instrumental in integrating Anchorage Digital into the custody framework. Anchorage Digital, which holds the designation of America's first federally regulated digital asset bank, brings institutional-grade security controls and operational infrastructure specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of publicly listed digital asset investment funds.
Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital, emphasized the institutional focus of the partnership, stating that "Publicly listed funds demand institutional-grade security and operational rigor — that's exactly what Anchorage Digital was built to provide." The appointment follows Anchorage Digital's earlier selection as 3iQ's infrastructure and custody partner for its digital asset investment platform, indicating a strategic deepening of the two companies' relationship.
The addition of Anchorage Digital as a sub-custodian is intended to provide the Funds with enhanced institutional digital asset custody infrastructure and additional operational flexibility. Notably, the announcement includes explicit confirmation that there are no changes to the Funds' investment objectives, investment strategy, management fees, or exchange listings, ensuring continuity for existing investors while strengthening the underlying custody architecture.
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