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Swiss-Regulated Crypto Escrow for High-Value Transactions

LEXR Finance holds digital assets under secure custody until your deal closes. A licensed and audited Swiss financial intermediary. Built for transactions from $1M upward

Licensed Swiss financial intermediary

Non-custodial asset custody with distributed keys

$100M+ in active escrow mandates

Transparent pricing from CHF 10’000

Trusted by companies across M&A, crypto, and tech transactions

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Clients don’t come to us because they need escrow explained. They come because they’ve looked for a regulated, crypto-native provider with real industry standing, and found out how short that list is.

Maximilian KrähenbühlManaging Director @LEXR Finance

Why LEXR?

Regulated & Audited

Licensed Swiss financial intermediary, annually audited under Swiss anti-money laundering regulations. Full AML/KYC onboarding with institutional-grade processes.

Crypto-Native Infrastructure

Secure, non-custodial asset custody with geographic key distribution. Support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other chains on request.

Agile Execution

Crypto escrow can be operational within days. No bank dependency, no two-week account setup. Bespoke arrangements for complex deal structures.

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What we offer

Crypto Escrow

Secure holding of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for high-value transactions. Non-custodial custody with geographically distributed keys ensures your assets remain protected until all release conditions are met. Available around the clock, with no banking dependencies.

Token Distributions & Paymaster Services

Large-scale token and stablecoin distributions to extensive recipient lists, handled efficiently and compliantly. Whether you’re executing a share sale payout, vesting release, or foundation grant distribution, LEXR Finance acts as a neutral paymaster to ensure every recipient receives the right amount at the right time.

M&A & Hybrid Transactions

Escrow support for transactions that involve crypto components, fiat elements, or both. Combined with the legal expertise of LEXR Law for comprehensive transaction support covering both the financial and legal dimensions of your deal.

 

Custom Arrangements

Bespoke escrow solutions, including non-monetary asset escrow (IP, software, documents), and custom release conditions designed around your specific transaction requirements.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Kick-off Call

    We assess your needs, discuss the transaction structure, and agree on escrow arrangements and release conditions.

  2. 2

    Contract Drafting

    We prepare a tailored escrow agreement based on the kick-off call, covering custody setup, release mechanics, and all parties’ obligations

  3. 3

    Identification & Setup

    We guide all parties through our AML/KYC onboarding process and prepare the custody infrastructure for your transaction. For crypto transactions, this can be completed within days

  4. 4

    Deposit

    One party deposits the assets into the escrow wallet or account, where they remain secured until the agreed conditions are met

  5. 5

    Release

    Once the transaction conditions are fulfilled per the escrow agreement, assets are released to the designated recipient

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Our escrow specialists are here to structure the right solution for your deal. Schedule your free consultation now. Book your free call now!

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Meet our team

Maximilian Krähenbühl

Managing Director – Lawyer specialising in financial market regulation and blockchain. Responsible for escrow structuring, transaction execution, and regulatory compliance.

Christian Meisser

Managing Director – Entrepreneur and lawyer at the intersection of technology and law, specialising in blockchain and financial regulation.

Discover our pricing   

Our escrow service fees start at CHF 10’000. Fees are calculated as a percentage of the escrowed value, depending on transaction volume, number of parties, and the complexity of the escrow arrangement

Our Certifications and Partnerships

VQF

We are accredited by the SRO VQF, which means we are a member of the Financial Services Standards Association in Switzerland. The SRO VQF, recognised by FINMA, is a self-regulatory organisation that ensures compliance with regulatory standards through supervision and annual audits of its members.

 

xcBTC

We are a custodian of 700+ Bitcoin backing the Tezos-based xcBTC stablecoin, which underscores our commitment to top-tier security and institutional-grade governance. xcBTC is implemented on Tezos, Etherlink and Ethereum and enables applications to use BTC with the full expressivity of smart contracts.