Sentora, a new institutional platform, officially launched after the merger of IntotheBlock and Trident Digital. The joint entity debuted with $25 million in Series A funding, led by New Capital with participation from Tribe Capital, Ripple, and others. This initiative consolidates over $3 billion in previous institutional Defi deployments under a single brand aimed at serving the growing demand for regulated risk-managed access to decentralized finance. The merger unifies IntotheBlock's on-chain analytics and risk management technology with Trident's expertise in structured liquidity programs. Sentora will offer a comprehensive solution that includes yield strategies, regulated lending, capital formation, and real-time risk dashboards. The platform is designed with a 'compliance-first' approach, integrating KYC and AML processes as increasingly regulatory frameworks for institutional players to meet the highest standards. Sentora emerges as MICA regulations begin to reshape the cryptocurrency market in Europe and global institutions seek to expand their exposure to digital assets. Anthony DiMartino, CEO of Sentora and co-founder of Trident Digital, described the platform as a response to rising institutional expectations. He stated, 'Defi is the future of finance, but this future must be built with institutional needs in mind.' Jesús Rodríguez, CTO and former CEO of IntotheBlock, noted that Sentora reflects a natural evolution of its data-driven ethos. The merger comes amid broader shifts in decentralized finance. Meanwhile, the total value locked (TVL) in Defi hovers around $100 billion. Sentora's focus on risk dashboards and structured liquidity tools serves as a counterpoint to concerns about Defi's pitfalls, especially as traditional financial institutions seek safer entry points into this sector. The competitive landscape is evolving alongside these trends. Solutions like Aave Arc, Maple Finance, and BlackRock's Buidl have already targeted regulated products on-chain. Sentora's offering aims to differentiate itself by combining robust risk management and compliance protocols with a unified institutional-grade Defi stack. Despite the momentum, regulatory clarity remains variable worldwide. Registration with Sentora in the British Virgin Islands may attract scrutiny from the U.S. and the EU, and details about supported protocols and custody solutions have not been disclosed. Questions also persist regarding the audit status and smart contract insurance coverage. Currently, Sentora's debut reflects the increasing convergence of traditional finance and Defi. Backed by capital and built on established infrastructure, the platform positions itself at the intersection of compliant access and decentralized opportunity. Mentioned in this article: Latest Alpha Market Report
