Zero Hash Holdings Ltd.

Zero Hash is a leading digital asset infrastructure provider that enables financial institutions and fintech companies to integrate crypto, stablecoin, and tokenization capabilities into their platforms. Founded in 2017 by Edward Woodford and Brian Liston, the company operates as a B2B2C embedded infrastructure platform, handling the complex backend and regulatory requirements for its clients. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Zero Hash aims to simplify access to digital asset technology and facilitate global value transfer.

The company's core offerings span three main areas: trading, payments, and tokenization. This includes providing infrastructure for digital asset trading, stablecoin-powered money movement, global payouts, and seamless on-ramps and off-ramps between crypto and fiat currencies. Zero Hash manages critical functions such as custody, compliance, liquidity, and settlement, serving a diverse client base that includes banks, brokerages, payment companies, and marketplaces. Notable clients leveraging Zero Hash's infrastructure include Stripe, Franklin Templeton, Shift4, Interactive Brokers, MoneyLion, Wirex, MoonPay, and tastytrade.

Under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Edward Woodford, Zero Hash has achieved significant milestones, including securing over $170 million in funding. The company has expanded its global footprint, opening a European headquarters in Amsterdam in March 2026 following MiCAR authorization, and has applied for an OCC National Trust Bank Charter. In March 2025, Zero Hash integrated PayPal USD (PYUSD) to broaden its stablecoin offerings. Recognized as the 4th fastest-growing company in North America by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ in 2024, Zero Hash has settled over $65 billion in transaction volume and onboarded more than 7 million end customers. The company reportedly rejected a $2 billion acquisition offer from Mastercard in February 2026, underscoring its strong market position as a key player in the evolving digital finance landscape.