MIAMI — May 22, 2026
Executive Summary
NatGold Digital Ltd. announced the completion of the core tokenization ecosystem supporting the planned market launch of the NatGold Token (NATG) following the engagement of High Ridge Trust as an independent custody provider. According to the company, the engagement completes the custody layer required for NATG issuance, storage, and institutional participation. High Ridge Trust will provide segregated cold-wallet custody infrastructure and institutional-grade safeguards for NATG holdings as NatGold advances preparations for the token’s planned launch.
Announcement Overview
NatGold Digital Ltd. stated that the engagement of High Ridge Trust completes the institutional framework supporting the planned launch of the NATG ecosystem. The company noted that the ecosystem now includes core components supporting token issuance, independent custody, ownership transparency, and digital asset administration.
According to NatGold, High Ridge Trust will operate as an independent third-party custodian for NATG token holdings through regulated cold-storage infrastructure and segregated custody controls. The company stated that the engagement reinforces its broader objective of building a digital gold tokenization infrastructure designed around institutional safeguards, transparency, and long-term market participation.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Digital Asset Infrastructure Completion
- Company: NatGold Digital Ltd.
- Token Ecosystem: NatGold Token (NATG)
- Custody Partner: High Ridge Trust
- Announcement Date: May 22, 2026
- Primary Milestone: Completion of the core NATG tokenization ecosystem
- Custody Structure: Independent third-party cold-wallet custody
- Custodian Classification: Nevada-chartered qualified custodian
- Infrastructure Scope: Token issuance, custody, administration, and market participation
- Digital Asset Focus: Tokenized qualifying in-ground gold resources
- Operational Objective: Support planned NATG market launch
- Technology Framework: Blockchain-based digital mining and tokenization platform
- Security Focus: Segregated cold-wallet infrastructure and institutional safeguards
- Verification Process: Technical, legal, and compliance review of qualifying resources
- Resource Classification: NatGold Certified Resources
- Transparency Focus: Ownership transparency and custody integrity
- Market Positioning: Institutional-grade digital asset ecosystem
- Custody Objective: Independent safeguarding outside issuer or exchange wallets
- Company Headquarters Mentioned: Miami
- Primary Executive Quoted: Andrés Fernández, Chief Executive Officer, NatGold Digital Ltd.
- Custodian Executive Quoted: Karen J. Wendel, President, High Ridge Trust
High Ridge Trust Engagement Completes NATG Custody Layer
NatGold Digital Ltd. announced that High Ridge Trust has been engaged to provide independent custody services for the NatGold Token (NATG).
According to the company, the engagement completes a critical custody component within the broader NATG tokenization ecosystem ahead of the token’s planned market launch.
The company stated that High Ridge Trust will provide:
- Independent third-party custody
- Segregated cold-wallet infrastructure
- Institutional-grade digital asset safeguards
- Custody administration services
- Regulated storage infrastructure for NATG holdings
NatGold noted that the custody structure is intended to support operational integrity and institutional confidence across the NATG ecosystem.
NATG Ecosystem Positioned for Planned Market Launch
NatGold stated that the completed ecosystem now combines institutional infrastructure supporting:
- NATG issuance
- Custody operations
- Token administration
- Market participation
- Digital asset protection
- Ownership transparency
The company indicated that the ecosystem has been designed to support tokenized exposure to qualifying in-ground gold resources through a blockchain-based digital mining model.
According to the announcement, NATG is being developed within an ecosystem intended to support institutional participation standards while maintaining regulated custody controls and operational safeguards.
Leadership Commentary
Andrés Fernández, Chief Executive Officer of NatGold Digital Ltd., commented on the completion of the ecosystem infrastructure supporting the NATG launch preparations.
“The core ecosystem is in place as we prepare for NATG’s imminent launch,”
Fernández also stated that the company selected an independent qualified custodian to reinforce institutional integrity standards within the NATG ecosystem.
“With this final engagement, the core ecosystem is now in place as we prepare for NATG’s imminent launch. We chose to engage an independent, qualified custodian because the token’s custody should reflect the same integrity and rigor as the asset it represents. By placing NATG in segregated cold-storage custody with High Ridge Trust, we are adding an independent layer of institutional control and providing clearer assurance that token holdings are safeguarded outside exchange or issuer wallets.”
The company stated that the custody engagement represents an additional layer of institutional oversight supporting token administration and digital asset protection.
NatGold’s Digital Mining and Tokenization Model
According to NatGold, the company’s digital mining platform is designed to tokenize qualifying in-ground gold resources that remain securely stored in what the company describes as “Mother Nature’s Vault.”
The company stated that its process includes multiple review stages before resources become eligible for tokenization, including:
- Independent resource verification
- Technical review
- Legal review
- Compliance review
- Recognition as NatGold Certified Resources
NatGold stated that qualifying resources are disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports before being considered eligible for tokenization within the NATG ecosystem.
According to the company, the model is structured to support blockchain-based gold resource tokenization without requiring:
- Physical extraction
- Ore processing
- Gold transportation
- Physical gold movement
NatGold described the process as part of its broader digital mining platform and tokenization framework.
High Ridge Trust to Provide Institutional Digital Asset Custody
High Ridge Trust stated that it operates as a Nevada-chartered qualified custodian focused exclusively on institutional digital asset custody services.
According to the announcement, the company combines:
- Regulatory infrastructure
- Custody controls
- Integrated liquidity infrastructure
- Digital asset administration capabilities
- Institutional safeguarding systems
NatGold stated that High Ridge Trust’s role within the NATG ecosystem is intended to reinforce:
- Custody integrity
- Ownership transparency
- Institutional-grade safeguards
- Long-term market confidence
- Independent custody oversight
The company also stated that High Ridge Trust’s cold-wallet custody framework provides segregated storage architecture designed for institutional digital asset management.
High Ridge Trust Commentary on NATG Ecosystem
Karen J. Wendel, President of High Ridge Trust, stated that the company’s custody infrastructure is intended to support NatGold’s tokenization framework and institutional digital asset protection requirements.
“NatGold’s approach to tokenizing in-ground gold resources deserves custody that matches the ambition of the asset. High Ridge Trust is the coldest place on earth for institutional digital assets, and we are pleased to bring that elevated standard of safekeeping, segregation, and control to the NATG ecosystem.”
According to the announcement, the engagement aligns High Ridge Trust’s custody infrastructure with NatGold’s broader blockchain-based gold tokenization ecosystem.
NATG Ecosystem Focuses on Ownership Transparency and Custody Integrity
NatGold stated that the completion of the custody engagement further strengthens the company’s broader focus on:
- Ownership transparency
- Custody integrity
- Institutional safeguards
- Digital asset administration
- Long-term ecosystem confidence
- Token infrastructure controls
The company indicated that the ecosystem has been structured to support institutional operational standards surrounding digital asset management and custody segregation.
NatGold also noted that independent custody arrangements are intended to provide additional assurance that token holdings remain outside exchange-controlled or issuer-controlled wallet environments.
Important Information and Risk Disclosure
NatGold stated that the information provided in the announcement was prepared using the company’s best efforts to present the information realistically and factually.
The company noted that the announcement is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute:
- An offer to sell securities
- A solicitation to purchase securities
- An investment recommendation
- An endorsement of investment strategies
NatGold also stated that NatGold Tokens are not intended to be classified as securities in any jurisdiction.
According to the company, investments involving development-stage digital assets and technology companies involve substantial risks, including:
- Loss of capital
- Regulatory uncertainty
- Market volatility
- Cybersecurity risks
- Blockchain technology risks
- Market adoption risks
The company advised prospective participants to conduct independent due diligence and consult financial, legal, tax, and professional advisers before making investment-related decisions.
About NatGold Digital Ltd.
NatGold Digital Ltd. describes itself as a digital gold mining company focused on blockchain-based tokenization of qualifying in-ground gold resources.
According to the company, its patent-pending digital mining platform is designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified gold resources that remain stored in the ground without requiring physical extraction or movement.
NatGold stated that NatGold Tokens are structured to represent standardized unit interests in NatGold Certified Resources disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports.
The company stated that its digital mining ecosystem is designed around:
- Blockchain-based tokenization
- Digital gold resource administration
- Non-extractive resource participation
- Institutional custody infrastructure
- Ownership transparency mechanisms
NatGold also stated that additional information about the company and its digital mining ecosystem is available through its official website and YouTube channel.
About High Ridge Trust
High Ridge Trust is a Nevada-chartered qualified custodian focused exclusively on institutional digital asset custody.
According to the company, its platform combines:
- Regulatory infrastructure
- Digital asset custody operations
- Integrated liquidity systems
- Institutional safeguarding controls
- Asset administration infrastructure
High Ridge Trust stated that its custody platform is designed to support institutions seeking secure digital asset storage, management, and operational infrastructure.
Media Contact
For additional information, visit natgold.com.
Source Attribution
Source: Company announcement
