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Building the future of crypto asset management.

Making Crypto Assets Accessible to Everyone

At Stakz, we believe everyone should have access to opportunities in cryptocurrency markets. We combine deep crypto expertise with user-friendly technology to make asset management simple, secure, and effective.

Innovation

We're constantly pushing boundaries in crypto technology to make digital assets more accessible and efficient.

Security

Your security is our top priority. We implement bank-level security measures to protect your assets.

Transparency

We believe in complete transparency in our operations, fees, and asset allocation approaches.

Our Team

We bring together expertise in finance, technology, and operations to build the future of cryptocurrency asset management.

Chris Forst

CEO

Chris is a Manager in RSM’s National Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, where he advises on custody, forensics, and compliance. A former U.S. Air Force Captain and Special Agent, he saw the value of digital assets for financial access while deployed in conflict zones. He holds an MBA from Georgetown, an MA from King’s College London, MS from Fordham, and a BA from Siena College.

Nick Juffer

CFO

Nick is a Senior Associate at Hyperlane, where he focuses on technical accounting for digital assets. He recently advised Hyperlane through a token generation event (TGE), supporting its financial reporting and compliance readiness. Previously, Nick spent over four years at RSM US LLP on their National Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, working across audit, tax, and consulting services. Nick is a CPA with a BA from Iowa University.

Grant Stellmacher

CTO

Grant works on the Finance team at Anchorage Digital, with expertise in digital asset custody, protocol-level research, and financial controls. Previously, Grant worked at RSM US LLP on their National Blockchain and Digital Asset team, advising on system architecture and technical due diligence. Grant is a CPA licensed in the state of Utah and Wisconsin, a CrossFit L1 Trainer, and holds MBA in Data Analytics and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.