Ethereum Classic · ETC
Ethereum Classic for business: the chain that didn't change
ETC is the original Ethereum chain, still proof-of-work, still running the immutability-first philosophy it kept in 2016. Businesses hold it as the PoW smart-contract asset with a fixed monetary policy.
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Ethereum Classic is the continuation of Ethereum's original chain: when the 2016 DAO incident split the community, ETC kept the unaltered ledger and the principle that transactions, once confirmed, are never rewritten. It remained proof-of-work when Ethereum moved to staking — making ETC the largest smart-contract chain still secured by mining.
Its monetary policy is deliberately Bitcoin-like: a capped supply with scheduled emission reductions, giving ETC a scarcity profile ETH itself doesn't have. For a specific kind of holder, that combination — PoW security, EVM compatibility, fixed supply — is exactly the point.
Why businesses hold ETC
The niche is precise: treasuries that want smart-contract-platform exposure under proof-of-work security and hard-cap economics hold ETC, often alongside BTC as a philosophical pairing. The 2016 fork history is a feature in this framing — the chain has demonstrated it will not rewrite history under pressure.
Practically, ETC is long-tenured with established liquidity and full EVM compatibility. Entries at desk quotes; exits route via liquid pairs, settling to dollars same day.
How businesses use ETC
PoW smart-contract exposure
Hold the one major EVM chain still secured by mining, with a fixed-cap monetary policy.
Immutability-first alignment
A position for frameworks that price the demonstrated no-rollback principle.
BTC-adjacent diversification
Pair ETC with BTC for a two-asset PoW basket that includes smart-contract capability.
One business account
Hold ETC in the company's name
Your Ethereum Classic position sits in an account titled to your legal entity, with statements and settlement to match — bought at desk-quoted prices, custodied where your policy says, and convertible to dollars the day you decide.
- Entity-titled accounts, approved same day for most businesses
- Free non-custodial wallet — the company holds its own keys
- Business Mastercard® debit cards for spending balances
Payment rails
Move money around your ETC position
Fund Ethereum Classic purchases by business wire or card, and settle sales back to USD the same day — with branch service for the workflows that need it.
Money in — buy crypto
- Business wire (Fedwire)Bank-to-bank funding at any size — the rail for serious purchases.
- Debit & credit cardsBusiness cards accepted for fast, smaller buys — minutes to position.
- Cash at a branchHandled in person, compliantly, at our Atlanta and Miami offices.
Money out — off-ramp to USD
- Same-day ACH, Fedwire & RTPDollars in your operating account the day you sell — RTP can post in minutes.
- Cashier's checkBank-issued paper for closings, escrow, and counterparties who want it.
- Cash at a branchIn-person cash service with standard ID and reporting, at our branches.
Business Mastercard® debit cards are also available for spending from your account. About business cards →
Ethereum Classic for business — FAQ
What's the actual difference between ETC and ETH today?
Consensus and monetary policy: ETC is proof-of-work with a capped, Bitcoin-like emission schedule; ETH is proof-of-stake with different issuance. They share EVM compatibility and 2013-era ancestry.
Why did the chains split?
The 2016 DAO incident: most of the community reversed the exploit's transactions (becoming ETH); ETC kept the original unaltered ledger on principle.
Can we buy ETC through the business account?
Yes — at quoted prices, titled to the entity, funded by wire or card.
Exit path?
Desk-routed via liquid pairs with same-day USD settlement by the standard rails.
Put ETC to work
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Add Ethereum Classic to your company's balance sheet
Open a business account — most are approved the same day — and buy ETC by wire or card with desk execution behind it.
Important Disclosures
- Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not FDIC-insured deposits, are not bank guaranteed, and can involve risk, including possible loss of value.
- Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible once confirmed. Verify all details before sending.
- Business verification (KYB) is required to open an account; approval timing depends on the completeness of your application and the complexity of your entity structure.
- Settlement timing depends on payment method, banking cutoffs, and your bank's participation in the relevant network. Same-day settlement is available for transactions confirmed within banking-hour windows.
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