The investment hedge fund IBF TRUST has successfully completed the licensing process and obtained the status of a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the regulatory framework of Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA). This status opens up new opportunities for the fund to scale its business in the digital assets sector and expand the geography of its services.

Obtaining the CASP license under the jurisdiction of the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) allows the fund to conduct a wide range of operations with digital assets, including custodial services, asset management, trading, brokerage activities, and exchange operations. This step provides IBF TRUST with a legal basis for offering regulated investment solutions in crypto-assets to both institutional and private clients.

Given its current capitalization of $303 million and assets under management exceeding $150 million, obtaining the CASP license represents an important strategic move that enables the fund to strengthen its position in international markets for digital financial services.

Global Expansion and Growth Prospects

One of the key aspects of licensing under the MiCA standard is the ability to offer services to clients across the entire territory of the European Union without the need to obtain additional licenses in individual countries. This gives the fund a significant competitive advantage, allowing it to effectively enter new markets and ensure institutional liquidity within a regulated environment.

As part of its asset diversification strategy, IBF TRUST has made an investment of $4.8 million in the Swiss holding company Si14 AG, which specializes in advanced technologies in the field of oncology. This investment is aimed at funding research into innovative methods for combating oncological diseases and confirms the fund’s commitment to strategic investments in high-tech projects with global potential.

In addition, IBF TRUST is considering the acquisition of Si14 Bank (New Zealand) and obtaining a brokerage license, which would allow the fund to enter the market of traditional financial instruments and provide its clients with access to regulated exchange and over-the-counter trading operations.

A New Stage in Digital Finance Development

Thanks to the CASP license, IBF TRUST gains the ability not only to serve institutional clients but also to expand its presence in the private crypto market by offering structured investment products, algorithmic trading, and custodial solutions. This step positions the fund as a key player in the digital assets market, focused on institutional investors and ensuring a high level of transparency, reliability, and compliance with international regulatory standards.

Considering the growing regulatory burden in the digital assets sector, having a CASP license significantly enhances trust in IBF TRUST among institutional investors, partners, and regulators, opening up new horizons for sustainable growth and international expansion.