Balance and P2P.org Tackle Canada's $5B Staking Opportunity Where Assets No Longer Need to Leave the Country

<h3 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h3><ul><li>Paribu Custody selects P2P.org as preferred staking provider, bringing enterprise-grade validator infrastructure to Turkey’s first institutional digital asset custodian, providing services with its own proprietary technology</li><li>Integration enables seamless staking across 40+ networks for institutions accessing the MENA region's $338.7 billion crypto market</li><li>Institutions can now stake directly from custody with P2P.org's 99.9% uptime and zero slashing track record</li><li>Partnership combines Paribu's ColdShield® security technology with P2P.org's $10+ billion staking infrastructure</li></ul><p>Turkey is fourth worldwide in raw crypto transaction volume, receiving approximately $170 billion over the last year (Chainalysis). The broader MENA region moves $338.7 billion. Until now, institutions wanting to access these markets faced a choice: sacrifice security for rewards, or leave billions idle in custody.</p><p>That compromise ends today.</p><p>P2P.org is now live as the preferred staking provider for Paribu Custody, Turkey’s first and only digital asset custody provider powered by its proprietary technology. This integration brings our battle-tested validator infrastructure, currently securing over $10 billion across 40+ networks, directly to institutions operating in one of crypto's fastest-growing regions.</p><h2 id="the-gateway-to-turkey%E2%80%99s-170-billion-crypto-market"><strong>The Gateway to Turkey’s $170 Billion Crypto Market</strong></h2><p>According to the 2024 Paribu Crypto Awareness and Perception Survey, cryptocurrency awareness in Turkey reached 99%, while 27% of people reported making transactions. Retail users often use crypto for investment and as a hedge against inflation, while institutional users, primarily investment funds, are becoming more involved as the market matures. Turkey stands out for having the highest share of professional-level crypto transactions (43.2%) in the MENA region, indicating a vibrant market for mid-sized transfers and large-scale retail activity.</p><p>Paribu Custody, backed by Paribu — a key player in the development of Turkey’s blockchain and crypto ecosystem — serves as the regulatory-compliant bridge global institutions need. Now, with P2P.org's integration, these institutions can put their assets to work without leaving the security of Paribu's ColdShield® technology.</p><h2 id="institutional-grade-staking-zero-technical-complexity"><strong>Institutional-Grade Staking, Zero Technical Complexity</strong></h2><p>Through this integration, Paribu Custody clients gain immediate access to:</p><p><strong>Superior Network Performance</strong></p><ul><li>99.9% uptime across all networks</li><li>Zero slashing incidents. Ever.</li><li>Consistent top-3 efficiency on Rated.network's metrics</li><li>MEV optimization delivering enhanced rewards</li></ul><p><strong>Comprehensive Network Coverage</strong></p><ul><li>Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, TON, and 40+ additional networks</li><li>Native and liquid staking options</li><li>Restaking opportunities</li><li>Custom validator configurations for large positions</li></ul><p><strong>Built for Institutional Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Automated reward distribution and compounding</li><li>Real-time performance monitoring through Paribu's dashboard</li><li>Detailed reporting for compliance and accounting</li><li>API access for programmatic staking operations</li></ul><h2 id="why-this-partnership-matters-now"><strong>Why This Partnership Matters Now</strong></h2><p>MENA markets are experiencing explosive growth, with Saudi Arabia leading at 154% year-over-year. The UAE's VARA framework has licensed 32 virtual asset service providers, and combined with ADGM and DIFC regulations, Dubai has become MENA's institutional crypto hub, processing $29.2 billion in transactions annually.</p><p><em>"The MENA region represents the next frontier for institutional crypto adoption, and Turkey is its gateway</em>," said Alex Esin, CEO at P2P.org. <em>"Paribu Custody's deep regional expertise combined with our validator infrastructure creates something unique: a compliant, secure path for global institutions to access one of the world's most dynamic crypto markets. Together we’re unlocking an entire region's potential."</em></p><p><em>“We are excited to integrate P2P.org’s staking capabilities into our platform. Its ability to deliver both security and scalability makes it an ideal match for Paribu Custody’s vision of institutional excellence. Their technical depth and focus on reliability allow us to deliver more value to our clients and broaden our service spectrum</em>,” said Mehmet Hüseyin Kafadar, Director of Paribu Custody.</p><h2 id="technical-excellence-meets-regional-expertise"><strong>Technical Excellence Meets Regional Expertise</strong></h2><p>This integration leverages the best of both platforms:</p><p><strong>Paribu Custody brings:</strong></p><ul><li>ColdShield® multi-layered security (MPC + SGX + HSM)</li><li>Operating in line with the regulations set by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board</li><li>Native language support and regional network</li><li>Direct access to Turkish and MENA markets</li></ul><p><strong>P2P.org delivers:</strong></p><ul><li>$10+ billion in assets under management</li><li>40+ supported networks with unified API</li><li>Enterprise SLAs and 24/7 monitoring</li><li>Proprietary optimization technology for maximum rewards</li></ul><h2 id="immediate-access-no-waiting"><strong>Immediate Access, No Waiting</strong></h2><p>The integration is live today. Paribu Custody clients can begin staking immediately through their existing custody interface — no additional onboarding, no technical integration, no complexity.</p><p>For institutions not yet working with Paribu Custody, this partnership offers a compelling entry point to the MENA market with the security of institutional custody and the performance of world-class staking infrastructure.</p><h2 id="looking-forward-the-tokenization-opportunity"><strong>Looking Forward: The Tokenization Opportunity</strong></h2><p>This partnership extends beyond traditional staking. As Turkey embraces tokenized real-world assets — from real estate to commodities — the combination of Paribu's custody infrastructure and P2P.org's validator expertise positions both companies at the forefront of the region's financial evolution.</p><h2 id="about-paribu-custody"><strong>About Paribu Custody</strong></h2><p>Founded in 2024, Paribu Custody is Türkiye’s first and only digital asset custody provider powered by its proprietary technology. With independent wallets, end-to-end security infrastructure, and its uniquely engineered ColdShield® technology, Paribu Custody enables institutions to securely store their digital assets, manage operations, and develop their own financial products.</p><p>Paribu Custody leads digital asset security in Türkiye, setting itself apart from global competitors through its multi-layered security architecture ColdShield®. Driven by an innovative vision, Paribu Custody meets today’s institutional needs while also addressing tomorrow's goals.</p><h2 id="about-p2porg"><strong>About P2P.org</strong></h2><p>P2P.org is one of the world's leading non-custodial staking providers, operating validator infrastructure across 40+ networks with over $10 billion in staked assets. Trusted by institutional clients globally, P2P.org delivers enterprise-grade staking solutions with industry-leading uptime, zero slashing history, and comprehensive API access. The company specializes in providing institutional clients with secure, scalable, and compliant staking infrastructure.</p><h2 id="get-started"><strong>Get Started</strong></h2><p><strong>For Paribu Custody clients:</strong> Staking with P2P.org is available immediately through your custody dashboard. Contact your account manager to enable staking.</p><p><strong>For institutions interested in accessing MENA markets:</strong> Reach out to learn how the Paribu Custody and P2P.org partnership can accelerate your regional expansion.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/bdteam?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Contact P2P.org</a></div><p><em>This partnership represents P2P.org's continued commitment to making institutional staking accessible globally. Following successful integrations with Balance, Copper, and Fireblocks, the Paribu Custody partnership extends our reach into one of crypto's most exciting growth markets.</em></p>