Crypto.com will provide institutional custody and liquidity solutions for XYO, a blockchain platform focused on verifiable real-world data for AI and robotics applications. The partnership, announced July 27, 2026, enables institutional clients to securely store and manage XYO and XL1 tokens through regulated cold storage infrastructure with enhanced security, audit trails, and compliance processes.

  • Tokens Covered: XYO and XL1
  • XYO Function: Powers network operations and incentivizes data validation
  • XL1 Function: Utility token for transactions, gas fees, and network infrastructure on XYO Layer One blockchain
  • Services Included: Cold storage, transparent audit trails, streamlined compliance, and instant access to Crypto.com’s liquidity pool

The arrangement represents an expansion of the existing relationship between the two firms, following XYO’s listing on Crypto.com’s exchange platform. Institutional clients will gain access to fast and cost-efficient token conversions through Crypto.com’s deep liquidity infrastructure, addressing key operational requirements for digital asset organizations managing blockchain ecosystems at scale.

Digital asset organizations require a custodial solution that delivers both unmatched security and seamless liquidity. We are pleased to support XYO by ensuring their ecosystem is safeguarded with institutional-grade custody and ready for global scale.

Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, described the partnership as strengthening XYO’s infrastructure. XYO Co-Founder Markus Levin stated that enterprise-grade security is essential as the platform expands its focus on AI, robotics, and decentralized machine intelligence.

Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer at Crypto.com. Source: LinkedIn

Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO. Source: LinkedIn

Crypto.com, founded in 2016, operates as a regulated cryptocurrency platform serving millions of users globally, while XYO has developed decentralized data verification infrastructure since 2018, managing one of the largest consumer DePIN networks in production.

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