Bridge: A Compliant Crypto Communication Tool that Stands Out

As the cryptocurrency sector evolves, practicality and logic are gradually taking the place of previous idealism in the complex world of blockchain technology.

Key Takeaways

The crypto industry is evolving, with a focus on practical solutions and compliance.
Current communication platforms like Telegram and X are inadequate for institutional needs, leading to security risks.
The Tie's new messaging solution, Bridge, integrates with compliance systems to support secure crypto communication.
Bridge incorporates essential features like email verification and KYB rules to prevent bad actors.
It also provides comprehensive audit logs of transactions and access to valuable data through AI.
Scheduled for early 2026 release, Bridge will be accessible on various platforms and at a nominal subscription fee.

Bridge is a compliant crypto communication tool that ‘doesn’t suck’

For years, many crypto founders have asserted that they are transforming the financial landscape. While there's been a significant focus on grand concepts and innovative financial models, numerous crypto services and products still remain inaccessible to regulated entities.

With banks, over-the-counter (OTC) desks, and institutional investors moving into this space, they often encounter basic financial infrastructure that is either inadequate or lacks compliance tools necessary for full participation.

Though Telegram and X have become popular channels for crypto enthusiasts, institutions require more than just fleeting messages, constant phishing threats, and the hassle of managing multiple channels that are prone to hacking. For example, JPMorgan was fined $200 million by regulators in 2021 for utilizing these platforms and personal accounts, while scammers have become increasingly skilled at exploiting them for theft.

The Shortcomings of Current Crypto Communication Platforms

The Tie, a provider of institutional-grade digital asset data, is tackling the challenge of secure crypto communication. They are integrating with compliance-focused systems like Global Relay, which are already established in the financial sector to ensure back-office compliance.

Josh Frank, CEO of The Tie, explained, “We’ve focused heavily on resolving major pain points in the industry, sometimes overlooking fundamental aspects. Institutions must adhere to compliance protocols; they cannot simply rely on the identity of their contacts in a Telegram chat. They have stringent rules and responsibilities, and current crypto communication channels have not been designed with these requirements in mind.”

According to Frank, their new messaging solution, named Bridge, meets all the essential needs of institutions wishing to engage in the digital asset market.

Melvin Deng, CEO of QCP in Singapore, shared with Cointelegraph that “Every regulated institution has explicit obligations: they must know their counterparties, maintain accurate records, and ensure communications are both compliant and traceable. In the crypto realm, these fundamental needs have often been overlooked. A platform like Bridge reinstates that integrity. It aligns the standards of institutional finance with a digital-native framework, making identity verification and compliant record-keeping standard features rather than mere afterthoughts.”

Bridge starts with email domain verification and implements rigorous Know Your Business (KYB) guidelines alongside verified identities to prevent malicious actors. It aims to facilitate B2B communication for industry players worldwide.

Frank emphasizes that managing numerous channels across teams has been a significant challenge for compliant organizations. “You might have 50 communication channels with each counterparty,” he notes. “Each one requires constant management, especially when staff changes occur. Every one poses potential risks, which is why we've created a centralized management solution allowing bulk reassignment of channels, including historical data transfer, directly to new team members.”

Comprehensive Audit Logs for Blockchain Transactions

A key feature of Bridge is that it maintains automatic audit logs of transactions made between counterparties. “The platform ensures a complete record of all transactions. This includes verified timestamps of notifications upon completion and confirmations of receipt. The entire process is designed with compliance in mind,” says Frank. “This information is preserved immutably at the organizational level, ensuring that individual user activities contribute to an overarching dataset that tracks all transactions.”

Additionally, Bridge offers privacy-focused access to The Tie’s data platform within the app, enabling users to search for contextual information through artificial intelligence. “For instance, if you're visiting Singapore for Token2049, you can instruct Bridge to retrieve details of custodians, OTC desks, and prime brokers based in Singapore who have secured funding in the last two years and have raised at least $10 million. You can then message these parties directly from within the app,” explains Frank.

“You can even utilize AI to access real-time market sentiment and discover developer statistics—essentially, all of our institutional-grade data is at your fingertips.”

Set to launch in early 2026 as a web and desktop app, along with native applications for iOS and Android, Bridge will be priced at a competitive rate of $5 per user per month.

“It’s designed to be an obvious choice for anyone operating in crypto,” Frank asserts. “The aim is not to create obstacles, but rather to enhance safety, welcome new participants, and continue developing tools that position this platform as the foundation of the future global financial system.”