The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools. Mar 17, 2026, 2:15 p.m. Crypto trading firm GSR said Tuesday it acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million, expanding into token advisory and capital markets services. Autonomous will keep its brand and focus on token launch operations, while Architech will anchor a new unit, GSR Digital Asset Advisory. The group will work alongside GSR’s trading, liquidity and asset management businesses. Token launches today often rely on separate firms for structuring, token economics and market making, which can lead to misaligned incentives, the firm said in the GSR’s model combines those services into one platform, covering governance design, exchange strategy and capital planning. At the same time, many token foundations manage large treasuries without formal financial tools. GSR is expanding into treasury operations, offering support in liquidity planning, risk management and diversification as projects look to move beyond holding their own tokens. With the deals, GSR aims to give crypto projects a single provider for designing their own tokens, fundraising and market access, while also offering them GSR’s trading infrastructure. More For You U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins 38 minutes ago The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp. What to know: A group of regional banks is developing the Cari Network to move tokenized deposits instantly on blockchain rails while keeping funds inside the regulated banking system. Built on ZKsync’s infrastructure, the project is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp. Read full story