Abu Dhabi-based digital asset infrastructure provider Fuze has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity firm Halborn to create a more secure and compliant pathway for banks and financial institutions to launch digital asset services. The collaboration, which combines Fuze’s regulated infrastructure with Halborn’s security expertise, was revealed ahead of a co-hosted event at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich.
Quick Facts
- Strategic alliance between Fuze and Halborn.
- Aims to secure digital asset services for banks.
- Addresses a market with over $3B in recent losses.
- Responds to rising institutional investor demand.
Tackling a $3 Billion Threat
Institutions planning to enter the digital asset market face a challenging security environment. In the last year alone, digital asset platforms lost over $3 billion to hacks and exploits, highlighting the critical need for robust security measures from the very beginning.
The partnership comes as institutional interest in digital assets grows. A 2026 Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey found that 73% of institutional investors intend to increase their digital asset allocations this year, with 66% citing security and regulatory compliance as their main priorities.
A Complete Package for Institutional Adoption
By joining forces, Fuze and Halborn aim to offer a comprehensive solution that removes major barriers to institutional adoption. The two companies will present a new framework designed to help financial institutions build security-first digital asset infrastructure.
Mo Ali Yusuf, CEO of Fuze, stated, “As institutional adoption accelerates, the need for trusted infrastructure, robust cybersecurity and regulatory alignment has become critical to bringing digital asset products to market. Working in collaboration with Halborn provides institutions with the complete package to roll out compliant digital asset services.”
This collaboration will see Fuze and Halborn cooperate on regulatory policy, share security best practices, and work together on go-to-market strategies. Fuze provides the regulated infrastructure and market expertise, while Halborn brings its security assessment, threat intelligence, and risk management capabilities.
“Digital asset security is the foundation upon which institutional adoption will be built,” said Rob Behnke, Co-Founder and Executive-Chairman of Halborn. “As tokenization and digital asset custody continue to gain momentum, financial institutions need security, governance, and operational controls that protect assets, manage risk, and create the trust required for long-term growth.”
About Fuze
Fuze is a regulated digital assets infrastructure provider based in Abu Dhabi and Zurich. The company enables banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions to integrate digital assets into their products and services efficiently and compliantly.
About Halborn
Halborn is a cybersecurity leader focused on protecting digital assets. The firm provides security assessments, threat intelligence, and risk management capabilities for blockchain organizations, and has protected over $1 trillion in digital assets.
Source: Zawya
