Crypto Environment

Crypto Infrastructure
for Brokerage and Custody

Governed Execution for Regulated Crypto Asset Services

Brokerage Custody Settlement Full Governance

Regulated crypto asset services

The Crypto Environment supports use cases where institutions provide services related to crypto assets.

Brokerage Services

Buy, sell, and exchange crypto assets

Custody & Safekeeping

Secure storage of crypto assets

Settlement & Delivery

Crypto transaction settlement

Fiat Integration

Payment and treasury systems

It is purpose-built for regulated production environments, where crypto asset services must meet regulatory, operational, and risk-management requirements comparable to traditional financial services.

End-to-end crypto operations

The Crypto Environment supports the full operational scope of crypto asset services.

Account & Balance Management

Maintain customer accounts, asset balances, and transaction histories across supported crypto assets.

Transaction Processing

Orchestrate deposits, withdrawals, internal transfers, and settlement flows across blockchain networks.

Asset Accounting

Maintain accurate off-chain records that reconcile with on-chain activity for operational oversight.

Operational Monitoring

Track status, confirmations, exceptions

Deposits

Receive crypto from customers

Withdrawals

Controlled outbound transfers

Reporting

Operational oversight and audit

Brokerage and custody models

One Environment, Multiple Operating Models

Brokerage

Brokerage Models

Supporting order intake, execution routing, settlement, and client account management in agent or principal configurations.

  • Order intake and management
  • Execution routing
  • Settlement processing
  • Agent or principal models
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Custody

Custody Models

Supporting safekeeping, controlled transfers, and administration of crypto assets on behalf of clients.

  • Secure safekeeping
  • Controlled transfers
  • Asset administration
  • Client segregation
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These models can be deployed independently or combined, while maintaining clear separation of roles, controls, and responsibilities.

Wallet and network integration

Flexible Blockchain Connectivity

The Crypto Environment integrates with public blockchain networks and custody technologies to support secure crypto operations. NEXUS abstracts network-specific complexity, allowing institutions to operate across multiple chains without embedding protocol logic into business systems.

Blockchain Networks

Integration with supported chains

Hot/Cold Wallets

Wallet infrastructure coordination

Transaction Signing

Controlled execution flows

Network Abstraction

Consistent operations across assets

Governance, controls, and compliance

Policy-Driven Crypto Operations

Crypto asset services require strong governance and risk controls. The Crypto Environment embeds these directly into operational workflows, ensuring crypto services operate within clearly defined regulatory and operational boundaries.

Role-Based Access

Permissions and controls

Trust Levels

Eligibility and limits

Policy Controls

Transaction execution rules

Full Traceability

Audit of all operations

AML/KYC

Compliance integration

System of record and reporting

Operational Transparency by Design

NEXUS maintains an authoritative system-of-record for all crypto asset movements and lifecycle events. The system-of-record provides a consistent and regulator-friendly view of crypto operations independent of underlying blockchain mechanics.

Accurate Reporting

Balances and transactions

Reconciliation

On-chain and off-chain

Audit-Ready

Transaction histories

Enterprise Integration

Accounting systems

API-driven and operator-controlled

Built for Integration and Scale

The Crypto Environment is accessible through secure APIs and an administrative operator portal. Both synchronous and asynchronous processing are supported to handle high-volume crypto operations efficiently.

Client Applications

Embed crypto services into client-facing applications seamlessly.

Automated Workflows

Automate operational workflows and scale transaction volumes.

Human Oversight

Maintain human oversight and intervention where required.

Relationship to the Token Environment

Shared Platform, Distinct Semantics

The Crypto Environment shares its core architecture with the NEXUS Token Environment, including data models, compliance frameworks, and operational tooling. However, it is purpose-built for crypto-specific requirements.

Native Crypto Assets

Not issued tokens

Brokerage Semantics

Custody transactions

Wallet-Centric

Asset handling

Market Workflows

Settlement-driven

This separation ensures that crypto services are operated with the correct assumptions, controls, and risk models.

Built for CASPs and institutional operators

Production-Ready Crypto Infrastructure

The NEXUS Crypto Environment is designed to support regulated Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under frameworks such as MiCA. By providing a governed execution environment rather than a monolithic exchange or wallet solution, NEXUS enables institutions to operate crypto services with clarity, flexibility, and regulatory confidence.

Crypto infrastructure with institutional discipline

Crypto asset services are evolving into regulated financial activities that demand robust infrastructure, clear governance, and operational transparency.

The NEXUS Crypto Environment provides the infrastructure foundation for operating crypto brokerage and custody services responsibly - connecting blockchain networks, customer operations, and regulatory oversight into a single, governed platform.