- HashKey and imToken announced a strategic partnership to accelerate retail cryptocurrency adoption.
- imToken will serve as HashKey’s official non-custodial wallet provider.
Hong Kong-licensed crypto platform HashKey Exchange and non-custodial wallet provider imToken have formed a strategic partnership to advance mainstream retail adoption of digital assets. The agreement aims to combine regulated exchange services with self-custody wallet functionality to deliver a secure, user-friendly experience for retail customers.
In a press release published Wednesday, HashKey Exchange outlined plans to leverage strengths from both Web2 and Web3 to provide robust asset management solutions. The companies intend to integrate imToken’s non-custodial wallet services with HashKey’s compliant fiat deposit and withdrawal infrastructure, enabling users to move seamlessly between on- and off-ramp services while retaining control of their private keys.
Under the partnership, HashKey will make its regulated trading platform available as a trusted fiat gateway for imToken users. Conversely, imToken has been named the official non-custodial wallet partner of HashKey Exchange, offering self-managed crypto services and wallet integration to the exchange’s retail customers.
“We are excited to partner with imToken, a renowned name in the decentralised wallet space,” said Livio Weng, COO of HashKey Group. “By combining HashKey Exchange’s regulated trading platform with imToken’s secure and decentralised capabilities, we aim to elevate virtual asset management for retail users.”
Creating a trusted fiat gateway
HashKey says the partnership with imToken will help remove friction between fiat and digital assets and bridge the gap between custodial and non-custodial services. By pairing a trustless wallet experience with HashKey’s compliance-focused exchange operations, the collaboration seeks to provide a secure fiat gateway and a smoother on-ramp into the crypto ecosystem.
The two firms emphasize that combining regulatory compliance with decentralised wallet functionality gives users both convenience and control: convenient access to fiat deposit and withdrawal rails while retaining self-custody and private-key ownership through imToken’s software wallet.
imToken’s CEO and founder, Ben He, described the partnership as a meaningful step toward a more seamless and secure crypto ecosystem. “Together, we empower users to take control of their assets while ensuring they have access to a trusted fiat gateway for a holistic Web3 experience,” He said.
HashKey officially launched its retail trading platform on August 28, offering trading pairs for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, along with direct bank deposit support in USD and HKD. The launch follows HashKey’s approval and licensing by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to operate as a virtual asset trading provider for retail customers.
The SFC has recently increased scrutiny of the market, warning some platforms that they should not claim to have obtained retail trading approvals unless formally authorised. HashKey’s licensing positions it to offer regulated fiat on- and off-ramp services in Hong Kong, and its collaboration with imToken is framed as a way to expand access to compliant, self-custodial crypto services for everyday users.
This partnership reflects a broader industry trend toward combining regulated exchange services with non-custodial wallet solutions to meet growing demand for user control, transparency and compliant fiat access. By integrating imToken’s wallet into HashKey’s platform ecosystem, both companies aim to lower barriers for retail users entering Web3 while maintaining regulatory safeguards.