We didn't just build a custodian; we built a stronghold for digital assets.
Engineered for uncompromising cold storage, daily transparency, and regulatory alignment. Meeting the highest institutional standards.
Secure, compliant storage with transparency, auditability, and fiduciary oversight. The gateway into tokenization, trading, and yield.
Transform real-world or digital assets into compliant, transferable tokens. Unlock liquidity, efficiency, and entirely new business models.
Execution without rehypothecation. Assets remain in custody until net settlement, minimizing on-chain transactions while accessing liquidity from multiple best in class providers.
Earn rewards through proof-of-stake while maintaining exclusive custody control. Institutional-grade yield with integrity.
Secure, compliant storage with transparency, auditability, and fiduciary oversight. The gateway into tokenization, trading, and yield.
Transform real-world or digital assets into compliant, transferable tokens. Unlock liquidity, efficiency, and entirely new business models.
Execution without rehypothecation. Assets remain in custody until net settlement, minimizing on-chain transactions while accessing liquidity from multiple best in class providers.
Earn rewards through proof-of-stake while maintaining exclusive custody control. Institutional-grade yield with integrity.
Secure, compliant storage with transparency, auditability, and fiduciary oversight. The gateway into tokenization, trading, and yield.
Transform real-world or digital assets into compliant, transferable tokens. Unlock liquidity, efficiency, and entirely new business models.
Execution without rehypothecation. Assets remain in custody until net settlement, minimizing on-chain transactions while accessing liquidity from multiple best in class providers.
Earn rewards through proof-of-stake while maintaining exclusive custody control. Institutional-grade yield with integrity.
Regulated safekeeping and directed execution
Integrated custody for financial institutions
Institutional custody under your brand
A regulated framework that reassures fiduciaries, auditors, and regulators.
Sole access to keys and signing authority ensures singular, accountable control.
Offline, air-gapped HD architecture minimizes cyber risk and enables scalable key management.
A regulated framework that reassures fiduciaries, auditors, and regulators.
Sole access to keys and signing authority ensures singular, accountable control.
Offline, air-gapped HD architecture minimizes cyber risk and enables scalable key management.
Transparent pricing and liquidity processes that reduce slippage; delivering conflict-free trades with institutional confidence.
Expertise built on decades of navigating volatility, regulation, and systemic risk.
Seamless integration with trading, reporting, and risk systems reduces friction and creates transparency.
Transparent pricing and liquidity processes that reduce slippage; delivering conflict-free trades with institutional confidence.
Expertise built on decades of navigating volatility, regulation, and systemic risk.
Seamless integration with trading, reporting, and risk systems reduces friction and creates transparency.
Mastery of protocol mechanics ensures accuracy today and foresight on emerging risks.
Real-time visibility, reporting, and audits that sustain institutional trust.
Operations that anticipate and meet or exceed evolving standards, reducing compliance risk for clients.
Mastery of protocol mechanics ensures accuracy today and foresight on emerging risks.
Real-time visibility, reporting, and audits that sustain institutional trust.
Operations that anticipate and meet or exceed evolving standards, reducing compliance risk for clients.
Grounded in security. Defined by discipline. Our custody model is built on uncompromising standards across client service, custody, controls, security, and risk management.
A world where every asset is digital, liquid, and instantly usable.
Where assets are:
To empower institutions with custody-centered liquidity, securely holding, transforming, and mobilizing assets for growth and yield.
We’ll do this by building a liquidity ecosystem for:
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Chartered to fiduciary standards, operating under banking-grade oversight.
Independent audit validating information security, access controls, and operational resilience.
Coverage for institutional-scale digital assets, reinforcing custody with financial protection.
Risk and compliance practices benchmarked to national banking standards.
Don Allen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across banking, fintech, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As Chief Operating Officer of High Ridge Trust, he brings a proven track record of launching and scaling global banking operations, leading multi-billion-dollar financial transformations, and driving innovation at the intersection of finance and technology. Known for his strategic insight and operational excellence, Don Allen excels in guiding organizations through complex challenges with a steady focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. He is a collaborative leader who builds high-performing teams, fosters innovation, and ensures execution with precision and integrity. With deep expertise in strategy, technology integration, and stakeholder management, Don Allen is committed to delivering measurable results and instilling confidence among clients, partners, and regulators. His leadership reflects a passion for building, transforming, and positioning organizations for long-term success.
Don Allen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across banking, fintech, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As Chief Operating Officer of High Ridge Trust, he brings a proven track record of launching and scaling global banking operations, leading multi-billion-dollar financial transformations, and driving innovation at the intersection of finance and technology. Known for his strategic insight and operational excellence, Don Allen excels in guiding organizations through complex challenges with a steady focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. He is a collaborative leader who builds high-performing teams, fosters innovation, and ensures execution with precision and integrity. With deep expertise in strategy, technology integration, and stakeholder management, Don Allen is committed to delivering measurable results and instilling confidence among clients, partners, and regulators. His leadership reflects a passion for building, transforming, and positioning organizations for long-term success.
Don Allen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across banking, fintech, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As Chief Operating Officer of High Ridge Trust, he brings a proven track record of launching and scaling global banking operations, leading multi-billion-dollar financial transformations, and driving innovation at the intersection of finance and technology. Known for his strategic insight and operational excellence, Don Allen excels in guiding organizations through complex challenges with a steady focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. He is a collaborative leader who builds high-performing teams, fosters innovation, and ensures execution with precision and integrity. With deep expertise in strategy, technology integration, and stakeholder management, Don Allen is committed to delivering measurable results and instilling confidence among clients, partners, and regulators. His leadership reflects a passion for building, transforming, and positioning organizations for long-term success.
Karen is an experienced executive and board member with deep expertise across blockchain, digital assets, DeFi, banking, technology, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. She is the founder of High Ridge Trust and previously launched TrustChains, a boutique advisory firm guiding major financial institutions on blockchain strategy.
Earlier in her career, Karen was President and CEO of IdenTrust, a global bank-backed cybersecurity and identity provider, where she led its turnaround and successful exit. She also served as President and CEO of eFinance, a venture-backed credit decisioning company acquired by IdenTrust and held senior leadership roles at Capco and Gemini Consulting, where she led the global financial services practice.
Karen has overseen transformational initiatives across financial services, healthcare, and technology, including regulatory strategy development for banks and infrastructure providers. She is a sought-after advisor to private equity firms and portfolio companies and an active investor in women- and minority-led businesses.
She currently serves on both private and public company boards and is recognized for her ability to navigate complex regulatory and technological shifts while driving growth and innovation.
Karen is an experienced executive and board member with deep expertise across blockchain, digital assets, DeFi, banking, technology, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. She is the founder of High Ridge Trust and previously launched TrustChains, a boutique advisory firm guiding major financial institutions on blockchain strategy.
Earlier in her career, Karen was President and CEO of IdenTrust, a global bank-backed cybersecurity and identity provider, where she led its turnaround and successful exit. She also served as President and CEO of eFinance, a venture-backed credit decisioning company acquired by IdenTrust and held senior leadership roles at Capco and Gemini Consulting, where she led the global financial services practice.
Karen has overseen transformational initiatives across financial services, healthcare, and technology, including regulatory strategy development for banks and infrastructure providers. She is a sought-after advisor to private equity firms and portfolio companies and an active investor in women- and minority-led businesses.
She currently serves on both private and public company boards and is recognized for her ability to navigate complex regulatory and technological shifts while driving growth and innovation.
Karen is an experienced executive and board member with deep expertise across blockchain, digital assets, DeFi, banking, technology, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. She is the founder of High Ridge Trust and previously launched TrustChains, a boutique advisory firm guiding major financial institutions on blockchain strategy.
Earlier in her career, Karen was President and CEO of IdenTrust, a global bank-backed cybersecurity and identity provider, where she led its turnaround and successful exit. She also served as President and CEO of eFinance, a venture-backed credit decisioning company acquired by IdenTrust and held senior leadership roles at Capco and Gemini Consulting, where she led the global financial services practice.
Karen has overseen transformational initiatives across financial services, healthcare, and technology, including regulatory strategy development for banks and infrastructure providers. She is a sought-after advisor to private equity firms and portfolio companies and an active investor in women- and minority-led businesses.
She currently serves on both private and public company boards and is recognized for her ability to navigate complex regulatory and technological shifts while driving growth and innovation.
Jermaine C. Harmon is an entrepreneur and C-suite executive whose career is defined by the integration of technology into every facet of financial services. With a background spanning sales, technology, fintech innovation and M&A, he has consistently built and led enterprises that combine regulatory strength with forward-looking technological vision. Mr. Harmon’s work is distinguished by a focus on creating scalable, secure, and future-ready ecosystems that bridge traditional finance with digital infrastructure.
He currently serves as Chief Product Officer of High Ridge Trust, where he is responsible for the design and execution of next-generation custody and trading solutions. In this role, he directs product strategy at the intersection of trust services, blockchain, and digital asset markets, developing platforms that enhance security, transparency, and transferability for institutional clients.
In addition to his leadership at High Ridge Trust, Mr. Harmon is a co-founder and a Board Member of Kleon Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services platform anchored by a broker-dealer with New York Stock Exchange floor membership.
Mr. Harmon also serves as Partner and Head of Global Markets and Technology at TrustChains, where he leads efforts to modernize trust and capital markets infrastructure. His focus is on applying blockchain and advanced technology to global market frameworks, governance systems, and institutional connectivity.
Previously, Mr. Harmon was Chief Executive Officer of Alpari US, at the time one of the world’s largest foreign exchange brokers, where he guided the firm’s U.S. operations through a complex regulatory environment while expanding its client base and technology capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held multiple sales and technology leadership roles at State Street Global Markets, contributing to the growth of its institutional trading and technology platforms.
Across all of his roles, Mr. Harmon brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial drive, regulatory expertise, and technological vision, positioning him as a leader in shaping the evolution of modern finance.
Jermaine C. Harmon is an entrepreneur and C-suite executive whose career is defined by the integration of technology into every facet of financial services. With a background spanning sales, technology, fintech innovation and M&A, he has consistently built and led enterprises that combine regulatory strength with forward-looking technological vision. Mr. Harmon’s work is distinguished by a focus on creating scalable, secure, and future-ready ecosystems that bridge traditional finance with digital infrastructure.
He currently serves as Chief Product Officer of High Ridge Trust, where he is responsible for the design and execution of next-generation custody and trading solutions. In this role, he directs product strategy at the intersection of trust services, blockchain, and digital asset markets, developing platforms that enhance security, transparency, and transferability for institutional clients.
In addition to his leadership at High Ridge Trust, Mr. Harmon is a co-founder and a Board Member of Kleon Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services platform anchored by a broker-dealer with New York Stock Exchange floor membership.
Mr. Harmon also serves as Partner and Head of Global Markets and Technology at TrustChains, where he leads efforts to modernize trust and capital markets infrastructure. His focus is on applying blockchain and advanced technology to global market frameworks, governance systems, and institutional connectivity.
Previously, Mr. Harmon was Chief Executive Officer of Alpari US, at the time one of the world’s largest foreign exchange brokers, where he guided the firm’s U.S. operations through a complex regulatory environment while expanding its client base and technology capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held multiple sales and technology leadership roles at State Street Global Markets, contributing to the growth of its institutional trading and technology platforms.
Across all of his roles, Mr. Harmon brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial drive, regulatory expertise, and technological vision, positioning him as a leader in shaping the evolution of modern finance.
Jermaine C. Harmon is an entrepreneur and C-suite executive whose career is defined by the integration of technology into every facet of financial services. With a background spanning sales, technology, fintech innovation and M&A, he has consistently built and led enterprises that combine regulatory strength with forward-looking technological vision. Mr. Harmon’s work is distinguished by a focus on creating scalable, secure, and future-ready ecosystems that bridge traditional finance with digital infrastructure.
He currently serves as Chief Product Officer of High Ridge Trust, where he is responsible for the design and execution of next-generation custody and trading solutions. In this role, he directs product strategy at the intersection of trust services, blockchain, and digital asset markets, developing platforms that enhance security, transparency, and transferability for institutional clients.
In addition to his leadership at High Ridge Trust, Mr. Harmon is a co-founder and a Board Member of Kleon Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services platform anchored by a broker-dealer with New York Stock Exchange floor membership.
Mr. Harmon also serves as Partner and Head of Global Markets and Technology at TrustChains, where he leads efforts to modernize trust and capital markets infrastructure. His focus is on applying blockchain and advanced technology to global market frameworks, governance systems, and institutional connectivity.
Previously, Mr. Harmon was Chief Executive Officer of Alpari US, at the time one of the world’s largest foreign exchange brokers, where he guided the firm’s U.S. operations through a complex regulatory environment while expanding its client base and technology capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held multiple sales and technology leadership roles at State Street Global Markets, contributing to the growth of its institutional trading and technology platforms.
Across all of his roles, Mr. Harmon brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial drive, regulatory expertise, and technological vision, positioning him as a leader in shaping the evolution of modern finance.
Joe Barnes is the Chief Revenue Officer and a Board Member of High Ridge Trust, a Nevada-chartered institutional crypto custodian. He brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in global custody, asset servicing, and digital asset solutions.
Joe is also Chief Revenue Officer at Trustchains, advising leading financial institutions on blockchain strategy, digital asset custody, trade execution, and staking. His career includes senior executive roles at Deutsche Bank, State Street, and BNY Mellon. He has served where as Managing Director and regional/global head across custody, FX, derivatives, securities lending, and fund administration. Based in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Joe built and managed large sales organizations and developed deep client relationships with financial institutions, sovereigns, corporates, and crypto-native firms worldwide.
With this unique blend of traditional custody expertise and crypto-native innovation, Joe is dedicated to helping institutions navigate the future of digital asset safekeeping with security, compliance, and trust at the core.
Joe Barnes is the Chief Revenue Officer and a Board Member of High Ridge Trust, a Nevada-chartered institutional crypto custodian. He brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in global custody, asset servicing, and digital asset solutions.
Joe is also Chief Revenue Officer at Trustchains, advising leading financial institutions on blockchain strategy, digital asset custody, trade execution and staking. His career includes senior executive roles at Deutsche Bank, State Street, and BNY Mello. He has served where as Managing Director and regional/global head across custody, FX, derivatives, securities lending, and fund administration. Based in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Joe built and managed large sales organizations and developed deep client relationships with financial institutions, sovereigns, corporates, and crypto-native firms worldwide.
Joe Barnes is the Chief Revenue Officer and a Board Member of High Ridge Trust, a Nevada-chartered institutional crypto custodian. He brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in global custody, asset servicing, and digital asset solutions.
Joe is also Chief Revenue Officer at Trustchains, advising leading financial institutions on blockchain strategy, digital asset custody, trade execution and staking. His career includes senior executive roles at Deutsche Bank, State Street, and BNY Mello. He has served where as Managing Director and regional/global head across custody, FX, derivatives, securities lending, and fund administration. Based in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Joe built and managed large sales organizations and developed deep client relationships with financial institutions, sovereigns, corporates, and crypto-native firms worldwide.
With this unique blend of traditional custody expertise and crypto-native innovation, Joe is dedicated to helping institutions navigate the future of digital asset safekeeping with security, compliance, and trust at the core.
