TL;DR
- JitoSOL becomes the first Solana liquid staking token backed by Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.
- The service allows institutional investors to custody, mint, and redeem JitoSOL directly, with access to MEV rewards and liquidity.
- The integration includes banking-grade security standards and defined tax guidelines.
Jito Foundation confirmed that JitoSOL minting and redemption is now live through Anchorage Digital, the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the United States.
This agreement makes JitoSOL the first Solana liquid staking token to secure institutional-grade support within the U.S. financial system. Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. and its Singapore affiliate now allow clients to custody, mint, and redeem JitoSOL directly and securely, without the need for intermediaries.
Now available: Minting and redeeming @jito_sol directly from the Anchorage Digital platform
✔️ Liquid staking & MEV rewards on @solana
✔️ No third-party apps needed
✔️ Unlock your SOL at any time pic.twitter.com/234opZF4ND— Anchorage Digital ⚓ (@Anchorage) July 1, 2025
The service targets institutional investors and large SOL holders seeking to engage in liquid staking while relying on a regulated infrastructure with qualified custody. In addition to basic operations, this partnership gives institutions access to MEV rewards and the ability to maintain liquidity on their SOL positions — benefits that previously required capital lockup or navigating significant operational complexity.
JitoSOL Is Not a Security
Jito Foundation announced it will soon expand this functionality to Porto, Anchorage Digital’s self-custody wallet, for those who prefer to manage their assets independently while retaining institutional security protections. This milestone aligns with ongoing discussions around the feasibility of staking-enabled ETFs and regulated financial products tied to assets like Solana.
As part of its strategy, Jito Foundation published a legal report asserting that JitoSOL does not qualify as a security under U.S. law. It also released a technical memorandum defining tax treatment criteria for liquid staking tokens, aiming to provide clear operational tools for institutions and market operators.
The integration with Anchorage Digital includes institutional-grade security protocols such as hardware security modules (HSMs), biometric authentication, and behavioral analytics systems. These resources deliver a comprehensive solution for entities that have historically faced a tradeoff between direct staking — with locked capital and operational risks — or liquid tokens lacking qualified custody support.
