Backed by Unchained, a leader in bitcoin financial services, Gannett Trust is purpose-built to serve individuals, family offices, and businesses integrating bitcoin into estate and inheritance plans
The State of Wyoming has officially chartered Gannett Trust Company, marking the launch of the first bitcoin-native trust company in the United States, according to a press release from Unchained.
Backed by Unchained, a leader in bitcoin financial services, Gannett Trust is purpose-built to serve individuals, family offices, and businesses integrating bitcoin into estate and inheritance plans, investment portfolios, trusts, and treasury strategies.
The launch of Gannett Trust directly addresses a growing concern within the bitcoin community. According to Chainalysis, an estimated 3.7 million bitcoin may be lost forever, largely due to poor planning and the lack of trusted custodial tools.
To prevent further loss and ensure the enduring transfer of wealth, Gannett Trust offers a suite of fiduciary services tailored to the unique needs of bitcoin holders. Gannett Trust will provide both qualified custody and non-custodial configurations, allowing clients to manage, protect, and transfer their bitcoin with confidence.
Gannett Trust furthers Unchained’s long-term vision of building a durable foundation for multigenerational Bitcoin wealth.
“Bitcoin is becoming a pillar of long-term wealth,” said CEO of Unchained Joe Kelly. “With Gannett Trust, we’re combining the regulatory clarity of a trust company with the proven security of Unchained’s collaborative custody – a major step forward for bitcoin as a generational asset that holders have been waiting for.”Prioritizing sovereignty, control, and compliance, Gannett Trust aims to equip families and businesses with clear, tax-optimized strategies tailored to every aspect of bitcoin-based planning and wealth management.
“Most trust companies don’t understand bitcoin, and most crypto custodians don’t offer true fiduciary services,” said CEO of Gannett Trust Joshua Preston. “Gannett Trust bridges the gap – giving existing bitcoin holders and those interested in allocating bitcoin a path to protect and grow their legacy.”
With the launch of Gannett Trust, Unchained adds another layer to its bitcoin-native infrastructure, continuing to develop the institutional tools needed to support the long-term custody and management of bitcoin wealth.
