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HSBC Invests in Elliptic, Making It the Only Blockchain Analytics Firm Backed by Four G‑SIBs

HSBC's stake brings a financial‑crime leader onto Elliptic's board, signaling rising bank demand for digital‑asset transparency.

Overview

  • Richard May, Group Head of Financial Crime for HSBC’s corporate and institutional banking unit, joins Elliptic’s board as part of the deal.
  • Elliptic says the funding will accelerate hiring, extend its presence in financial services, and expand coverage across additional blockchain networks.
  • The company’s analytics are used by banks, crypto exchanges, and governments to trace transactions and detect illicit activity on public blockchains.
  • Recent bank‑focused launches include Issuer Due Diligence for evaluating stablecoin issuers and wallet risks, plus an AI compliance copilot to speed institutional onboarding.
  • Elliptic reports record customer and revenue growth in Q2 2025 as financial institutions explore stablecoins and tokenized assets under tighter regulatory scrutiny.