# Ceffu: Institutional Custody

Read more here: https://www.ceffu.com/support/announcements/article/ceffu-pivotal-partner-for-secure-bitcoin-staking-through-plusBTC

We're thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with [Ceffu](https://www.ceffu.com/blog/ceffu-pivotal-partner-for-secure-bitcoin-staking-through-plusBTC), marking a significant milestone in our mission to transform Bitcoin from a static store of value into a productive force in the global economy. > "The evolution of Bitcoin from a static asset to a productive force in mainstream finance requires institutional-grade infrastructure that never compromises on security. Through our partnership with Pivotal, we're enabling a new paradigm where institutional investors can confidently participate in Bitcoin staking while maintaining the rigorous security standards they expect. This collaboration sets a new benchmark for how traditional finance can engage with Bitcoin's growing commercial ecosystem." - Ian Loh, CEO, **Ceffu** \ **Redefining Bitcoin Security Standards** This collaboration brings together Pivotal's innovative Bitcoin staking protocol with Ceffu's institutional-grade custody solutions, creating a secure foundation for Bitcoin's evolution in DeFi. Through this partnership, plusBTC users gain access to: * Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology * Enterprise-grade cold storage solutions * ISO 27001 and 27701 certified security * SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 compliant infrastructure ### **Why This Matters for Bitcoin's Future** The Bitcoin ecosystem stands at a pivotal moment. With $1.9T in market capitalization largely sitting idle, the need for secure, institutional-grade solutions has never been greater. Our partnership with Ceffu addresses this by: 1. **Enabling Institutional Participation** * Enterprise-level security standards * Comprehensive risk management * Regulatory compliance framework 2. **Advancing Bitcoin Utility** * Secure staking infrastructure * Sustainable yield generation * Mainstream accessibility 3. **Building for Scale** * Institutional-grade architecture * Global operational capacity * Future-ready infrastructure ### **Technical Innovation Meets Institutional Standards** Built on the Optimism Superchain and powered by Babylon's Bitcoin staking technology, our integration with Ceffu creates a secure bridge between traditional finance and Bitcoin's future. This infrastructure enables: * Seamless Bitcoin staking * Institutional-grade custody * Automated security protocols * Real-time monitoring ### **Looking Forward** This partnership represents more than just a technical integration—it's a fundamental step toward our vision of bringing productive Bitcoin ownership to the next billion users. By combining Ceffu's security expertise with our deep partnerships across media, retail, and DeFi, we're creating the infrastructure needed to realize Bitcoin's full potential. Stay tuned as we continue to build the future of Bitcoin utility. \ **About Pivotal** **Pivotal** is pioneering the infrastructure layer for the **Intention Economy**, where Bitcoin, AI, and user sovereignty converge to turn ambition into autonomous action. Through its **Bitcoin Productivity Stack** – a fusion of institutional custody (Ceffu), Bitcoin-secured networks (Babylon protocol), and with **PivotalChain** activated by rollup-as-a-service leaders (AltLayer) – Pivotal transforms static Bitcoin into programmable fuel for decentralised apps, AI agents, and trustless markets. With **AgentBento** (Agents on-chain), **EarnTV** (intent monetisation), and **plusBTC** (Bitcoin liquidity), Pivotal empowers users and enterprises to own the upside of their goals, data, and capital. Backed by LIF, Babylon Labs, the former head of Binance Research and the founder of WBTC, Pivotal is bridging Bitcoin’s $2T market cap to a future where technology works for you, not on you. Follow Pivotal’s Vision: [Website](http://pivotalchain.io) | [Twitter](http://x.com/0xPivotal) | [Discord](http://discord.gg/pivotal) | [Docs](http://docs.pivotalchain.io) **About Ceffu** Ceffu is a leading provider of institutional-grade crypto custody solutions, committed to enabling secure and efficient management of digital assets. By combining robust security measures with innovative technology, Ceffu empowers institutions to confidently participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pivotalchain.io/pivotal-docs/pivotal-partners/ceffu-institutional-custody.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.