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Cregis Enters U.S. Market, Establishes New York Office to Expand Enterprise Digital Asset Infrastructure Business
Cregis has officially entered the U.S. market with the establishment of a new office in Brooklyn, New York, marking another milestone in its global expansion. The move strengthens Cregis’ presence in North America and supports closer collaboration with financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech businesses.
Building on its experience across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Cregis brings its enterprise digital asset infrastructure to the U.S. market, including Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS), fund flow orchestration, and custody infrastructure. The company currently serves more than 4,000 businesses across 50+ countries and regions, with cumulative transaction volume exceeding $300 billion.
The expansion comes as stablecoins and digital assets play an increasingly important role in financial services. With its new U.S. office and participation in Money20/20 USA 2026, Cregis aims to strengthen local partnerships and help businesses integrate digital asset payments, wallets, and asset management into their existing financial operations.
Cregis Hosts Institutional Onchain Finance Summit 2026 in Singapore
Cregis hosted the Institutional Onchain Finance Summit 2026 in Singapore on October 6 during TOKEN2049 Week, alongside co-hosts FOMO Pay, Stable, and Width. The event brought together industry leaders from financial institutions, payment companies, stablecoin businesses, digital asset infrastructure providers, and cybersecurity firms to discuss the future of institutional onchain finance.
Through keynote presentations and panel discussions, speakers explored how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments, the growing importance of AI-driven compliance and real-time risk monitoring, and the security challenges institutions face when managing digital assets. Discussions also covered enterprise wallet infrastructure, treasury operations, transaction controls, and the expanding role of blockchain in institutional financial markets.
The summit highlighted a key industry shift: as more businesses move beyond exploring digital assets to integrating them into everyday financial operations, the focus is increasingly on building secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure. From payments and treasury management to compliance and custody, these capabilities will play an important role in supporting the next phase of institutional adoption.
Read more: https://www.cregis.com/blog/cregis-hosts-summit-on-institutional-onchain-finance
Cregis Showcases Enterprise Payments and Asset Security at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026
Cregis participated in TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 as a Silver Sponsor on October 7–8 at Marina Bay Sands. At Booth PB4-22, the team connected with payment providers, fintech companies, exchanges, and financial institutions to discuss stablecoin payments, enterprise wallet infrastructure, and digital asset security.
Throughout the exhibition, Cregis showcased its crypto and stablecoin payment solutions alongside its MPC-based self-custody Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS), highlighting how businesses can manage digital assets securely through transaction approvals, risk controls, and streamlined payment operations.
Beyond the exhibition, Cregis also participated in several industry events during TOKEN2049 Week, strengthening connections with partners and exploring new opportunities across the global digital asset ecosystem.
Cregis Connects with Forex and Fintech Businesses at iFX EXPO Asia 2026
Cregis participated in iFX EXPO Asia 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 7–9. At Booth 125, the team connected with forex brokers, trading platforms, payment providers, and fintech companies to discuss cross-border payments, stablecoin adoption, and digital asset risk management.
Throughout the exhibition, Cregis showcased its Payment Engine, highlighting how businesses can integrate crypto and stablecoin collections, payouts, payment tracking, and reconciliation into their existing operations. The team also introduced its AML/KYT screening, wallet permissions, and transaction approval capabilities to support secure and efficient digital asset management.
The event provided an opportunity to better understand the evolving needs of forex and fintech businesses, particularly as they expand into new markets and explore digital asset payment solutions.
Cregis Heads to Rome and Singapore for November's Major FinTech Events
Cregis is gearing up for two major industry events this November, starting with SiGMA World & AIBC 2026 in Rome from November 3–5, followed by Singapre FinTech Festival 2026 from November 18–20.
At SiGMA World & AIBC, Cregis will connect with businesses across forex, iGaming, fintech, and digital assets to explore stablecoin payments, enterprise wallet infrastructure, and digital asset security. Later in Singapore, the team will engage with financial institutions, payment providers, and technology partners to discuss how businesses can integrate digital asset payments into existing financial operations.
Across both exhibitions, Cregis will showcase its Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS), Payment Engine, and MPC-based security capabilities, highlighting how businesses can manage digital assets, streamline cross-border payments, and strengthen operational controls.
Meet the Cregis team this November:
📍 SiGMA World & AIBC 2026 November 3–5 | Fiera Roma, Italy | Booth H7-7137
📍 Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 November 18–20 | Singapore EXPO | Booth 4B19
We look forward to connecting with industry partners and exploring new opportunities across both markets.
Cregis to Participate in Africa Fintech Summit 2026 in Kigali
Cregis will join Africa Fintech Summit 2026 as a Collaborating Partner from November 18–20 in Kigali, Rwanda, connecting with fintech companies, payment providers, and industry leaders to explore digital asset adoption and cross-border payment opportunities across Africa.
King-son Tamuno-Omie Ariweriokuma, Regional Manager, Africa at Cregis, will join the panel “Crypto’s Journey from Margins to Mainstream” on November 19, sharing insights on the growing role of digital assets in financial services.
The summit offers an opportunity for Cregis to strengthen regional partnerships and explore how secure digital asset infrastructure can support businesses across African markets.
Learn more: https://www.cregis.com/blog/Cregis-to-Participate-in-Africa-Fintech-Summit-2026
The Ledger Hardware Implant Incident: Are Hardware Wallet Risks Greater Than We Think?
Following reports of stolen funds involving Ledger hardware wallets in Southeast Asia, an investigation confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in one affected device, raising concerns about wallet security and potential supply chain vulnerabilities. However, the full extent and cause of the reported losses remain under investigation.
The incident highlights an important consideration: digital asset security goes beyond keeping private keys offline. Key generation, device integrity, recovery processes, and transaction authorization all play critical roles in protecting assets.
Cregis explores these risks and how MPC-based self-custody, distributed key management, and enterprise transaction controls can help businesses strengthen their digital asset security.
About Cregis
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Cregis is an enterprise digital asset infrastructure platform.
Over the past nine years, Cregis has served more than 4,000 businesses across 50+ countries and regions, including crypto exchanges, fintech companies, payment providers, digital banks, brokers, and Web3 businesses.
Cregis provides a three-layer infrastructure stack spanning Wallet Infrastructure, Fund Flow Orchestration, and Custody Capabilities, enabling enterprises to manage the full lifecycle of digital assets, from asset control and fund operations to governance and compliance.
Its core products, Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) and Payment Engine, are widely used across enterprise digital asset use cases. As demand for digital asset infrastructure continues to expand globally, Cregis remains focused on helping businesses operate digital assets with greater control, lower operational complexity, and stronger compliance readiness.
