Fireblocks Enables $200B+ Institutional Access to Sui DeFi

๐Ÿฆ $200B Meets DeFi

By WalletConnect
Sep 8, 2025, 3:23 PM
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Fireblocks, which processes over $200 billion quarterly for institutions, now supports Sui Network DeFi access through WalletConnect integration.​

Key developments:

  • Institutions can access Sui's $1.​7B+ TVL ecosystem
  • Secure, compliant DeFi interactions without custody changes
  • Policy-controlled sessions maintain institutional requirements

Sui's growth metrics:

  • $8.​1B in 30-day DEX volume
  • Interest from Grayscale, FTI, and 21Shares
  • One of fastest-growing Layer 1 networks

What this enables:

  • Custody of SUI and Sui-based tokens
  • DeFi application access via WalletConnect
  • Staking capabilities through Fireblocks Trust

This integration creates trusted rails for institutional DeFi participation, allowing major players to engage with decentralized finance while maintaining their existing infrastructure and compliance frameworks.​

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