Tetra Trust's CEO Didier Lavallee sheds light on critical gaps in Canada's digital asset custody regulations. He discusses key areas like regulatory framework, transparency requirements, and the risks tied to jurisdictional exposure. A must-watch for anyone involved in digital assets! #DigitalAssets #CryptoCustody #Regulation #TetraTrust
Tetra Trust Company
Financial Services
Calgary, Alberta 1,855 followers
Canada's First Regulated Custodian for Digital Assets
About us
Founded in 2019, Tetra is Canada's first regulated Trust company for digital asset custody. Backed by WonderFi, Urbana, Canadian Securities Exchange, Icebook Investments and Coinbase Ventures, Tetra provides solutions to one of the last remaining problems preventing institutional adoption of the digital asset industry – properly regulated custody.
- Website
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http://tetratrust.com
External link for Tetra Trust Company
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- crypto, digital assets, custody, and regulated
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Calgary, Alberta, CA
Employees at Tetra Trust Company
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David Van Noten
Director of Engineering - Tetra Trust
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Phil Buchanan
Product leader with over 15 years of experience applying design thinking to elegantly solve complex problems.
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Marie-Chantal Leduc
Passionate about innovation, strategy and finance
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Didier Lavallee
CEO, Tetra Trust - Focused on driving innovation in financial services with the use of blockchain technology.
Updates
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In this brief video from Tetra’s Educational Series on digital asset custody in Canada, Tetra's CEO, Didier Lavallee, discusses recent developments and the history of Canadian custody, emphasizing the critical role of robust custody practices and regulations in building a resilient and trusted digital financial infrastructure.
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Last week at Blockchain Futurist Conference, our CEO Didier Lavallee spoke on the panel “TradFi to Crypto: Integrating Crypto into Institutional Investments and the Rise of Crypto ETFs." The discussion covered the evolution of blockchain "from hoodies to suits”, as the industry transitions from tech-driven innovation to becoming the new financial infrastructure. Didier emphasized the importance of securing digital assets - “Not your keys, not your assets” and the motivation behind building financial systems for future generations. The panelists also explored the tokenization of real-world assets and the importance of meeting people where they are in their crypto journey, offering products tailored to their diverse needs. Tetra is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution as Canada's only licensed digital asset custodian 🇨🇦 The Logic, Truflation, Kadena, Gemini #crypto #TetraTrust #CryptoCustody
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In this brief video from Tetra's Educational Series on the state of digital asset custody in Canada, Tetra's CEO, Didier Lavallee, emphasizes the importance of knowing where your digital assets are stored. This awareness is crucial, especially in the event of adverse circumstances that could impact asset recovery. As a regulated Canadian trust corporation, assets under Tetra's custody are protected by Canadian laws and regulations in such situations.
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Canadian consumers need to ask: Where are my assets? In our latest primer, Tetra Trust—Canada's only licensed digital asset custodian—highlights the potential risks in the current digital asset custody landscape in Canada. Notably, foreign custodians control over 89% of Canadian-owned digital assets and 90% of U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This reliance could lead to significant jurisdictional challenges in the event of adverse circumstances. Tetra Trust is advocating for greater transparency and stronger regulations to protect Canadians. Consumers deserve to know where their assets are and who controls them.
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In this first video of Tetra’s educational series on the state of digital asset custody in Canada, Tetra’s CEO, Didier Lavallee, discusses the important gaps in Canadian regulation when it comes to the custody of digital assets, notably in terms of framework, transparency requirements, and importantly in terms of jurisdictional risks exposure.
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Do you know where your digital assets are being held? In a call for action, our CEO Didier Lavallee is shedding light on the overwhelming influence of foreign custodians. Didier highlights the potential risks posed by this dependency, including the lack of transparency and the possible vulnerabilities it introduces for Canadian consumers. Watch the full video to learn more about why local custody matters. https://lnkd.in/ghFfZhmk #TetraTrust #CryptoCustody
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This August 13th-14th, the Tetra Trust team will be at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada's premier web3 event, uniting innovators, leaders, and enthusiasts from across the industry. Our CEO, Didier Lavallee, will be speaking on the "TradFi to Crypto: Integrating Crypto into Institutional Investments and the Rise of Crypto ETFs" panel. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of crypto and the growing landscape of crypto ETFs. Let’s connect and make the most of this opportunity. See you there! 👋 #BlockchainFuturistConference #FuturistConference #CryptoETF #CryptoCustody #TetraTrust
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We support the Canadian Web3 Council's recommendation to prioritize custody in digital asset policy and develop a harmonized regulatory framework to strengthen the local custodian ecosystem. 🇨🇦 Why local custody matters: • Legal Security: Keeping your assets with a local custodian means legal disputes are handled under Canadian law, offering predictability and security. • Regulatory Assurance: Canada’s robust and transparent regulatory framework ensures higher protection standards compared to most other jurisdictions. • Strong Banking Relationships: The Canadian banking system is recognized globally as one of the most stable in the world. Tetra's multiple banking partners provide stability and mitigate risks associated with relying on foreign financial institutions. 🔗 Interested in learning more about Tetra Trust's custody solutions? Contact us at [email protected]
The Canadian Web3 Council (CW3) has made a written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the upcoming federal budget 🇨🇦 Here are our key recommendations to ensure Canada remains a leader in blockchain and Web3 innovation: 1. Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins: Establish clear guidelines for fiat-backed stablecoins to enhance payment efficiency and align with global best practices. 2. Support for Blockchain Startups: Implement a comprehensive strategy to support blockchain and Web3 startups, promote financial innovation, and strengthen Canada’s blockchain ecosystem. 3. Crypto Assets in Savings Plans: Allow crypto assets and crypto-backed assets as investments in registered savings plans to provide Canadians with more options and maintain Canada’s edge in financial innovation. 4. Custody in Digital Asset Policy: Prioritize custody in digital asset policy and develop a harmonized regulatory framework to bolster the domestic custodian ecosystem. Together, these measures can promote robust growth in Canada’s digital economy. Do you agree with these recommendations? Do you have others? Let us know in the comments! 🔗 For more details, read our full submission: https://lnkd.in/eHE8Z5kw #CanadianWeb3Council #Web3 #bitcoin #crypto
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🔗 As part of Tetra’s commitment to providing enhanced institutional-grade custody solutions, Tetra is drastically reducing the friction of cold storage withdrawals by rolling out an even easier way to move assets all while maintaining industry leading security, governance, auditing, and reporting. Interested in learning more? Contact us at [email protected]
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