Curvegrid Partners with Figment to Improve Access to Staking Reward Protocols for Digital Assets

June 15, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan - Curvegrid, a Tokyo-based technology company specializing in digital asset infrastructure, signed an MoU and announced a strategic partnership with Figment, the global leader in institutional staking. This partnership aims to accelerate the use of established and emerging staking infrastructure for digital asset operations in Japan.

As digital assets mature, the industry is moving beyond access and trading toward a new phase focused on how assets are securely managed, distributed, governed, and put to productive use.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting this transition, particularly in markets like Japan, where regulatory clarity and operational rigor are essential.

Moving Beyond Experimentation

Across Japan and globally, digital asset adoption is shifting from experimentation to production, with stablecoins reaching ~$4.5 trillion in transaction volume in Q1 2026. Institutions are no longer focused solely on accessing markets or executing trades, but are increasingly looking to integrate digital assets into ongoing financial operations.

Historically, digital asset infrastructure has centered on two primary functions: trading (via exchanges) and custody (secure storage). A new layer is now emerging: one centered on actively deploying assets through activities such as staking. This shift expands digital assets from purely transactional instruments into operational financial assets.

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Ethereum, the largest Proof-of-Stake network, currently holds over $100 billion in locked staking value, with 38.9 million ETH staked (accounting for more than 30% of its circulating supply and up 14% year-over-year). The network is supported by over 900,000 validators.

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Curvegrid is focused on enabling this transition by building infrastructure that bridges traditional finance systems and digital assets. Our approach emphasizes governance, security, operational control, and compliance readiness from day one.

Why Figment

Figment is a leading provider of staking infrastructure, supporting over 30 major Proof-of-Stake networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, and supporting over 1,500 institutional clients. Staking secures Proof-of-Stake networks by enabling validators to verify network activity and agree on a shared record. Participants earn protocol-native rewards that are generated through network participation.

Figment is one of the largest non-custodial protocol staking providers of Ethereum, with 6.3% of staked ETH. Figment consistently outperforms the network average, making it a trusted choice for secure, institutional-grade ETH staking.

By partnering with Figment, Curvegrid brings this capability into a governance-driven, enterprise-ready framework, allowing organizations to not only access staking but to operate it with the controls, approvals, and compliance requirements expected in regulated environments. The initial engagement will focus on Ethereum, Curvegrid's protocol of choice. Together, the two companies aim to support organizations moving beyond pilots and into real deployment, where security, accountability, and trust matter most.

Areas of Collaboration

Through this partnership, Figment and Curvegrid will collaborate on:

• Product integrations enabling staking services and rewards tracking

• Governance and operational frameworks for digital asset services

• Joint go-to-market and co-marketing initiatives in Japan and globally

• Educational efforts to support staking adoption (documentation and demos)

“Institutional interest in staking continues to grow as organizations look for ways to generate rewards and participate more actively in blockchain networks,” said Manabu Iijima, Head of Japan at Figment. “Through our partnership with Curvegrid, we can better support customers in Japan by providing not only best-in-class staking infrastructure, but also the governance and operational controls required for real-world deployment.”

Building for Real-World Adoption

Curvegrid's broader efforts are defined by a consistent focus on identity, compliance, and trusted user experiences. These initiatives reflect a consistent direction: enabling digital asset services that are not only innovative but also practical, secure, and aligned with real-world requirements.

As institutional adoption accelerates across Japan and global markets, the next phase is defined not by access, but by how assets are governed, secured, and put to productive use. This partnership provides institutions the foundation and compliance-focused framework to operate digital assets at scale with confidence.

About Curvegrid

Curvegrid is a Tokyo-based technology company specializing in digital asset infrastructure and blockchain-powered solutions. Curvegrid enables businesses to integrate digital assets into real-world use cases, including payments, financial services, and cross-border transactions. By bridging traditional systems with blockchain technology, Curvegrid helps organizations improve efficiency, transparency, and global accessibility. Its platform supports secure, scalable deployment of digital asset applications across multiple blockchain networks.

For more information, please visit https://www.curvegrid.com/

For business inquiries: contact@curvegrid.com

About Figment

Figment is the leading independent provider of staking infrastructure. Figment provides the complete staking solution for over 1,500 institutional clients including asset managers, exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders, to earn rewards on their digital assets. Figment is the largest non-custodial staking provider of staked Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL).

Institutional staking services from Figment include seamless point-and-click staking, portfolio reward tracking, API integrations, audited infrastructure, and slashing protection. This all leads to Figment’s mission to support the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the digital asset ecosystem.

To learn more about Figment, please visit figment.io.

Media inquiries: press@figment.io