[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, February 17th, 2026]

Zircuit, a security-focused digital asset firm supported by YZiLabs, Dragonfly, and Pantera, has debuted the Zircuit Finance platform. Developed by a team from Quantstamp, Zircuit Finance introduces a secure platform aimed at institutional strategies, including a stablecoin vault designed to yield between 8–11% APR, subject to market fluctuations.

Previously, accessing professional asset managers with institutional strategies necessitated substantial minimum investments and prolonged lock-ins. Zircuit Finance aims to eliminate these barriers with a straightforward, cross-chain interface enabling access to institutional-grade yield strategies through a singular portal, facilitating deposits and withdrawals across various chains while diversifying exposure.

“The future of DeFi isn’t about chasing the highest yields, it’s about building the most secure foundation for capital to grow,” commented Dr. Martin Derka, Co-Founder of Zircuit. “Zircuit’s vault is part of a broader shift to create a more stable, transparent, and trusted on-chain economy where users can move large sums of capital efficiently and safely.”

Zircuit Finance uses a portion of its assets through Monarq Asset Management, which oversees regulated institutional arbitrage and delta-neutral strategies. Monarq has a solid track record managing the Monarq Digital Asset Opportunities Fund, staffed with professionals from Tower Research, LedgerPrime, BlockTower, UBS, and Bank of America.

The platform also incorporates Fidelity’s tokenized money market fund, Aave, and Morpho for a diversified range across both regulated and decentralized spaces.

In partnership with Forteus, an FCA-regulated asset management sector of the Numeus Group located in Zug, Switzerland, Zircuit Finance cultivates digital asset investment portfolios targeted at generating risk-adjusted returns on Ethereum and Bitcoin, utilizing Forteus’ investment approaches and institutional risk management capabilities.

Moreover, Zircuit Finance will collaborate with FalconX as its prime broker and infrastructure provider, ensuring institutional-level execution, custody, and risk management. FalconX offers a globally recognized platform trusted by major hedge funds and asset managers, facilitating efficient capital deployment and adherence to compliance standards across multiple venues.

Key Features of Zircuit Finance:

• 8–11% APR Target: Offers yield on USDC and USDT with multi-chain deposits and withdrawals. The vault maintains capital for fast withdrawals (typically within 24 hours for smaller requests) while deploying the remainder to generate yield. Withdrawals might take up to 14 days for larger amounts since capital is being extracted from active strategies.
• Cross-chain messaging powered by LayerZero technology, creating secure, unified access to vaults and partner strategies across multiple chains from a single interface.

“As liquidity floods into DeFi at scale, the leading platforms will be those offering both excellence and safety while providing institutional-grade strategies on-chain. Our partnership with Zircuit Finance reflects Monarq’s dedication to fostering that next growth phase, firmly anchored in substantial liquidity, prudent risk management, and operational openness,” expressed Shiliang Tang, Managing Partner of Monarq Asset Management.

Zircuit Finance was established by cybersecurity experts who safeguarded over $200 billion in assets and executed more than 1,100 audits. The team behind Zircuit Finance is bringing unparalleled security expertise to DeFi, with $3 billion previously locked in the Zircuit Staking program.

Zircuit Finance is now ready to accept deposits. For further details regarding USDC and USDT deposits, visit finance.zircuit.com.

ABOUT ZIRCUIT

Zircuit is a security-oriented digital asset firm founded in 2022 by professionals from Quantstamp, focusing on building secure onchain products to safely and efficiently deploy capital. Backed by comprehensive cybersecurity expertise, the team has secured over $200 billion and performed more than 1,100 audits. Zircuit Finance is the company’s institutional-grade platform aimed at offering returns on stablecoins and significant digital assets.

For information, visit zircuit.com and follow @Zircuit on X.

Disclosure: Zircuit Finance vaults do not constitute bank accounts or insured deposits. Yields are subject to variability and are not guaranteed. Participation may involve risks including the volatility of digital assets and smart contracts. Users should perform their due diligence before making any investments. Historical performance is not indicative of future outcomes.