HONG KONG, HONG KONG, September 2nd, 2026, Chainwire
New suite of standalone products gives institutions principal OTC dealing and LP connectivity alongside Liminal’s existing wallet and key-management infrastructure
Today, Liminal announced the launch of Liminal Prime. Liminal makes wallet and key-management tools for big firms that hold digital assets. Liminal Prime is a set of software tools for businesses. It is built to link them to stablecoin liquidity.
It is built only for licensed players, such as:
- Locally licensed exchanges
- Banks and other financial firms
- Payment providers
- Fintechs
- Market makers
- Corporate treasuries
- OTC trading desks
These players can use it to trade OTC directly with Liminal as the other party (principal-to-principal). They can also use it to reach LPs (liquidity providers). This sits next to the wallet and key-management tools Liminal already offers.
Liminal’s technology is delivered strictly as a tech infrastructure solution to authorised entities responsible for their own local regulatory compliance.
Why Big Firms Need It
Cross-border payments, tokenized assets and business blockchain apps are moving from test projects into live use. So banks and other firms need trading and liquidity tools that fit the rules and controls they already have. Liminal Prime has been built to fill that gap.
For many big firms, secure wallets are no longer the main problem. As their digital asset work matures, focus is shifting to trading, access to liquidity, and running smoothly. Liminal Prime was built for this next phase.
This launch marks the next step in Liminal’s growth as a partner to big firms. It adds OTC trading and links to liquidity on top of its core wallet and key tools.
Each product works as a separate module. Each one is licensed and set up on its own. This lets firms pick what fits their needs and rules, without replacing what they already use.
Built on a Proven Track Record
Liminal Prime is built by the team behind Liminal’s wallet and key-management tools for big firms. Those tools have processed more than US$100 billion in on-chain transactions across more than 20 blockchain networks for institutions in over 12 countries.
The products were shaped by direct work with Liminal’s clients. These include licensed exchanges, payment companies, banks and digital asset businesses.
Those clients kept pointing to the same gap. They needed trading and liquidity access built for big firms. It had to work within, not alongside, the rules and checks they already use.
“What we keep hearing from institutions, across markets, is that the wallet question is largely settled. The conversation has moved on. They are now asking how they actually operationalise digital assets at scale, how they trade, how they manage liquidity, and how they do all of that without introducing new counterparty risk or compliance gaps.
Liminal Prime is built to close that gap. We have the relationships and the trust already in place. This is a natural next step.” Rajesh Sabari, Chief Commercial Officer, Liminal
The Three Liminal Prime Products
Liminal Prime is made up of three products. Each one meets a different need:
White-Glove OTC
White-Glove OTC handles large, complex, and urgent block trades through its own dealing desk.
A desk contacts Liminal directly, gets a price, and confirms the trade. There is no automated flow; a human is on the other end for every transaction.
Where rules allow, Liminal acts as principal counterparty for its own account on every trade, buying and selling digital assets. It is built for licensed firms where trade size, privacy and custom workflows matter most.
Electronic OTC (eOTC)
Electronic OTC (eOTC) gives screen and API access to live and firm prices. It is for firms that make frequent, repeat digital asset trades at scale.
A GUI and API link gives automated pricing that is always on. A web platform lets users trade on screen by themselves, without a manual chat for every trade. Subject to applicable local licensing, Liminal acts as principal counterparty for its own account.
Bridge
Bridge is a technology platform that gives institutions a single screen or API to request quotes from, and trade directly with, liquidity providers they have separately onboarded with and been approved by.
Liminal is not the counterparty to the trade, does not operate an exchange, brokerage or trading venue, and takes no custody of assets.
Liminal’s role is limited to routing quote requests, displaying prices and supporting communication between the two parties; the trade and its settlement happen directly between the institution and its chosen liquidity provider, off-platform, under their own bilateral agreement.
What All Three Share
Across all three products, Liminal Prime offers:
- Reports you can set up your own way
- Workflows ready for audits
- Links to Liminal’s wallet and key-management tools
- Support for many blockchains and major digital asset pairs
Together, these give firms the openness, oversight and controls they need.
“The time for discussing institutional digital assets in theory is over. Institutions now need practical solutions that can be deployed against real treasury, payment and liquidity requirements. Whether you are managing stablecoin flows, entering a new market or looking for more efficient execution, bring us the challenge. Liminal Prime is ready to help you put into action.” Clarence Leong, Senior Manager – Institutional Markets, Liminal
What Comes Next
Liminal Prime is the first step in a wider plan. Big firms are taking a bigger part in digital asset markets. This spans tokenization, cross-border payments and how companies manage their cash. As this grows, Liminal will keep adding products.
The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for licensed firms at every stage of their digital asset work. That runs from wallet and key tools to OTC trading and links to liquidity.
Important Notice
White-Glove OTC and Electronic OTC (eOTC) are restricted and unavailable to entities operating or residing in the UAE, India, Singapore and Taiwan, as well as any jurisdiction where local laws prohibit their use. Bridge is available subject to local regulatory requirements. Note: Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations before attempting to access any of our services.
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About Liminal Prime
Liminal Prime is a set of OTC and liquidity tools for big firms. It has three separate products: White-Glove OTC, Electronic OTC and Bridge.
Where regulatory frameworks permit, White-Glove OTC and eOTC are principal-to-principal dealing products in which Liminal acts as counterparty for its own account.
Bridge is a technology platform through which institutions can request quotes from, and trade directly with, approved and licensed liquidity providers of their choosing; the legal trade is formed and settled bilaterally between the institution and its chosen LP under their own agreements.
Each product is run and checked on its own. Each is built to work with the systems firms already have. Firms may choose single products on their own, based on their needs and rules.
About Liminal
Liminal provides digital asset tools for big firms. It offers wallet tools, key management and governance tools built for large businesses. Its clients include exchanges, banks and other financial firms, fintech companies, digital asset businesses and large companies.
Liminal has processed over US$100 billion in on-chain transaction volume across more than 20 blockchain networks for institutions in over 12 countries.
Contact
Director-Global Communication
ARNAB DAS
Liminal Custody
arnabdas@lmnl.app
+91-8779494868
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