Astra Protocol and Palmatrix Announce Strategic Partnership

By Faddi Shaikh Official

Posted on October 15, 2025

Together, we can deliver powerful use cases for financial institutions, enterprises, and global Web3 adoption.”

Compliance-First Web3 Infrastructure to Power Institutional and Enterprise Adoption Dubai, UAE — October 6, 2025 — Astra Protocol, the AI and blockchain innovation hub

specializing in compliance, KYC, and digital identity solutions, today announced a strategic technology partnership with Palmatrix Ltd, a UK-based provider of institutional-grade trading and exchange infrastructure.

The partnership will enable Palmatrix to integrate Astra’s compliance-first products — including AI-powered KYC, blockchain identity verification, and wallet solutions — directly into its

platforms. This collaboration will extend Astra’s regulatory-ready framework across multiple industries, supporting enterprises, institutions, and innovators seeking trusted Web3 adoption.

What This Partnership Will Bring Palmatrix Integration of Astra Solutions

Palmatrix will embed Astra’s compliance stack — from biometric KYC and AI-powered verification to blockchain-based regulatory frameworks. This will deliver:

Instantregulatory alignment for clients across global jurisdictions
Frictionlessonboarding and faster customer verification
Enhancedfraud prevention and security safeguards
Integratedwallet and rewards solutions designed with compliance at their core

Expanding Astra’s Reach Across Industries

By partnering with Palmatrix, Astra Protocol extends its compliance-first ecosystem into new verticals, including:

· Financial services & institutional trading

Enterpriseadoption of Web3 technologies

Together, the two companies will bridge the gap between Web3 innovation and regulatory requirements — enabling organizations to adopt blockchain-based solutions with complete confidence.

Leadership Commentary

“This partnership is a powerful validation of Astra’s compliance-first approach,” said Ellis McGrath, CTO of Astra Protocol. “By embedding our AI-powered KYC, digital identity, and wallet solutions into Palmatrix’s institutional platforms, we are setting a new standard for how

enterprises and institutions can confidently enter Web3 — without compromising on regulation or security.”

Jernej Vrčko, CEO & Founder of Palmatrix, added: “Working with Astra allows us to merge institutional-grade trading with compliance-first blockchain solutions. Together, we can deliver powerful use cases for financial institutions, enterprises, and global Web3 adoption.”

Market Impact

The collaboration between Astra Protocol and Palmatrix will:

Together, we can deliver powerful use cases for financial institutions, enterprises, and global Web3 adoption.”

Empowerenterprises and institutions to confidently deploy Web3 infrastructure
Strengthenfraud prevention and anti-money laundering safeguards
Delivercomplete identity-to-trading-to-wallet solutions for both businesses and consumers
Accelerateadoption of secure, regulation-ready blockchain technologies worldwide

About Astra Protocol

Astra Protocol is an AI and blockchain innovation hub revolutionizing compliance and digital identity solutions for Web3. Its platform combines machine learning, biometric verification, and blockchain security to deliver KYC services supporting 180+ countries and covering 98% of the global population.

Astra’s ecosystem includes the Astra Wallet, advanced KYC verification platform, and upcoming compliance-first blockchain products designed to push the boundaries of digital trust.

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with offices in Lahore, Pakistan, Astra is at the forefront of regulation-ready Web3 adoption.

More at: www.astraprotocol.com

About Palmatrix Ltd

Palmatrix is a UK-based provider of institutional trading and exchange infrastructure. Its platforms support financial institutions, enterprises, and innovators with secure, scalable, and efficient Web3-ready solutions.

Palmatrix focuses on delivering enterprise-grade technology with regulatory alignment at its core, enabling its clients to confidently adopt blockchain and digital asset solutions across industries.

More at: www.palmatrix.com