Aquanow

Aquanow is a leading institutional-grade crypto infrastructure provider that has been enabling enterprise and financial institution use-cases for digital assets since 2018. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, the company has grown to over 170 employees across six global offices, processing over $100 billion in transaction volume and serving 300+ clients across 50+ countries.

Core Products and Services

Aquanow provides four essential building blocks for institutional crypto adoption:

Trade - End-to-end crypto trading solutions featuring live streaming prices, deep liquidity access via comprehensive APIs or trading platforms, advanced order types, 24/7 trading desk support, and post-trade clearing and settlement. The platform offers electronic trading and over-the-counter (OTC) options with competitive pricing and consolidated order books.

Pay - Comprehensive crypto payment infrastructure including payment links, checkout pages, invoicing, and crypto payout methods. Clients can accept crypto payments without direct integration while receiving settlements in fiat currency, eliminating chargebacks and reducing fraud costs. Features include multi-asset and multi-chain support with crypto-to-fiat conversion guarantees.

Send - Global crypto transfer and remittance solutions providing on/off ramp services and autopilot conversion features. The platform bridges cryptocurrency and traditional financial systems through Aquanow's global network, supporting major blockchain networks with crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat conversions backed by deep liquidity for large transactions.

Hold - Secure custodial wallet services integrated with fiat systems, including white-label customer portals, crypto ERP systems, access governance policies, and transaction authorization controls. The custody solution offers broad asset coverage (70+ cryptocurrencies and 10+ fiat currencies), integrated brokerage functionality, and on-premises deployment options.

Key Strengths

Aquanow's infrastructure is built on three core pillars:

Deep Liquidity - Consolidated liquidity from global trading venues delivering competitive pricing with 24/7 market access across 70+ cryptocurrencies and 10+ major fiat currencies. The platform maintains reliable uptime and industry-leading settlement speeds.

Enterprise Technology - Flexible, scalable platform with comprehensive API integrations, white-label solutions, transaction data enrichment, business intelligence and analytics, and markup management capabilities. The technology stack supports both cloud and on-premises deployments.

Regulatory Compliance - Multi-jurisdictional compliance infrastructure including SOC 2 certification, FINTRAC registration (Canada), FinCEN registration (USA), Banco de España authorization (Spain), and VARA licensing (UAE). The platform ensures fully compliant crypto and fiat transfers across all supported jurisdictions.

Notable Clients and Partnerships

Aquanow serves progressive financial institutions globally, including traditional banks, neobanks, brokerages, payment service providers, and enterprises. Recent high-profile partnerships include:

• Visa Partnership (2025) - Enabling next-generation stablecoin settlement for financial institutions across Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA)
• Emirates NBD - Supporting the bank's digital asset offering on the Liv X App
• Universal USDU - Serving as infrastructure and distribution provider for the UAE's first Central Bank-registered USD stablecoin

The company has been recognized as one of North America's fastest-growing technology companies, earning spots on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list for three consecutive years.

Professional Services

Aquanow provides seamless implementation services guided by their expert team, covering strategic design, technical integration, and successful launch support. This ensures clients can achieve their business objectives from proof-of-concept through to fully integrated production offerings.

Why Choose Aquanow

As a one-stop shop for institutional crypto infrastructure, Aquanow combines deep market expertise with robust technology and comprehensive regulatory frameworks. The platform's flexible architecture allows clients to customize solutions to their specific requirements and regulatory environments, whether deploying crypto trading, payments, custody, or complete end-to-end digital asset platforms. With offices spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Turkey, Aquanow provides local support with global reach for financial institutions navigating their digital asset transition.