Oct 19, 2026, 10:58 a.m. EDT
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Summary
- Users can authorize transfers without copying wallet addresses or selecting a blockchain network.
- Zerohash reports that AUTH accommodates over 600 connections, with 4 representing exchange or brokerage accounts and the remainder being wallets.
Zerohash has unveiled AUTH, a protocol allowing individuals to transfer digital assets between connected profiles without the need to copy wallet addresses or designate a blockchain network, thereby streamlining crypto transactions.
The digital asset infrastructure provider revealed the utility—which enables users to link exchange profiles or self-custody wallets—at the Money20/20 conference held in Las Vegas.
“Onchain rails scale when users stop thinking about the underlying technology. Usability, trust and control is the inflection point for mass adoption,” stated Ryan Beaudry, general manager of AUTH. Beaudry, formerly the executive vice president of global product and operations for open finance at Mastercard, will serve as the general manager of AUTH, according to an official statement.
AUTH supports cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized traditional securities like stock tokens. Zerohash indicated the capability accommodates more than 600 integrations, including platforms such as Coinbase, Robinhood, Gemini, MetaMask, and Phantom. Developer documentation from Zerohash noted support for 639 wallets alongside four exchange or brokerage accounts. Coinbase, Robinhood, and Gemini are currently operational, while Kraken remains in beta.
This rollout arrives as Zerohash pursues broader regulatory authorization. Back in July, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency sent back the enterprise’s application for a national trust bank charter, a procedure the regulator employs when a submission is deemed materially flawed. The company described the return as an administrative procedure and resubmitted a more streamlined application on August 18. That filing is still under review.
The primary objective of this fresh offering is to minimize the procedural steps required to shift funds, the firm explained.
To execute a transaction, a user selects a designated account or wallet within an application that integrates AUTH, logs in, and confirms the transfer. The system manages routing and settlement internally, whereas individual applications dictate which assets, accounts, and transfer categories they permit.
Alex LaPrade, CEO of a prominent non-custodial Ethereum and multi-chain digital wallet, noted that historical transfers to wallets typically required repetitive address verifications and test transactions, representing “one of the biggest points of friction” that AUTH seeks to eliminate.
Established in 2017, Zerohash maintains a worldwide regulatory footprint spanning the European Union, Latin America, Bermuda, and the United States, operating regulated entities across 51 U.S. jurisdictions, per its corporate site. The Chicago enterprise previously engaged in acquisition discussions with Mastercard that ultimately broke down earlier this year. During that timeframe, Zerohash was reportedly pursuing fundraising efforts of $250 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion following the termination of the Mastercard buyout talks.
Business clients integrate with Zerohash via APIs and developer utilities, while the corporation manages custody, regulatory compliance, liquidity, clearing, and blockchain connectivity. The organization already supplies digital asset architecture to notable partners, including Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade.
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Originally published at https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/19/zerohash-rolls-out-a-new-tool-to-move-crypto-without-copying-wallet-addresses.
