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.
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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