Jito Foundation and Solana Company have announced a strategic partnership aimed at building institutional-grade Solana validator infrastructure and staking products across Asia-Pacific (APAC). The collaboration specifically targets asset managers and financial institutions in key markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
Focus on institutional staking solutions
The two firms will work together to operate high-performance validators within the Solana network. Leveraging the Pacific Backbone infrastructure, the partnership will deploy Jito’s Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) technology. This solution is designed to process transactions on Solana more efficiently and to optimize network operations.
As part of the agreement, Jito Foundation will also develop institution-specific staking and yield products built around its liquid staking token, JitoSOL. These offerings are tailored to the needs of asset managers, portfolio advisors, and regulated financial institutions.
Highlighting APAC’s position as a leading region for institutional crypto adoption, Marc Liew, Head of APAC at Jito Foundation, stated that this collaboration reflects their ambition to strengthen the local crypto ecosystem and deepen strategic ties within the region.
Background of Solana Company and Jito Foundation
Solana Company, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker HSDT, operates as a digital asset treasury. The firm reportedly holds approximately $180 million worth of SOL tokens in reserve. Founded through a partnership with Pantera and Summer Capital, the company underwent a 1-for-50 reverse stock split in 2025. Its shares most recently traded at $2.19.
Jito Foundation sits at the core of Solana’s validator economy, acting as a platform for liquid staking and maximized extractable value (MEV). By offering the JitoSOL token, Jito Foundation enables users to stake their assets on-chain without sacrificing liquidity. Last year, venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) made a significant $50 million investment by purchasing Jito tokens.
Teddy Hung, Solana Company’s Head of Business Development and Advisory, explained that the partnership addresses real demand from institutional investors. Hung pointed out that combining Jito’s technology with the Pacific Backbone infrastructure will help APAC-based institutions operate securely and in compliance with local regulations on Solana.
Scope of collaboration and regional crypto outlook
The partnership will focus on three main areas. First, the companies plan to deploy joint BAM validators across four countries covered by Pacific Backbone. Second, they will build enterprise-grade staking solutions based on JitoSOL. Third, strategies will be formed for regional market entry, growth initiatives, research projects, education, and industry participation.
The firms have not disclosed financial terms or the timetable for launching the first validators as part of this initiative.
Institutional interest in crypto infrastructure across APAC has surged lately. Hong Kong has introduced regulations for crypto exchanges, while Singapore has continued to reinforce its role as a global digital asset hub. Both Japan and South Korea have established comprehensive legal frameworks for cryptocurrencies. In this diverse regulatory environment, where corporate staking demand is growing rapidly, the partnership aims to help both Jito Foundation and Solana Company expand their market shares.
