Digital Ascension Group is a multi-family office specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology ^[1]. It provides services tailored to High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) individuals and Family Offices navigating the digital asset landscape ^[1].

Overview

Digital Ascension Group operates as a multi-family office with a specific focus on the digital asset sector, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology ^[1]. The group aims to assist wealthy individuals and family offices in understanding and engaging with this evolving financial space ^[1]. This involves providing education and strategies for investment, risk management, regulatory compliance, and asset custody ^[1].

The group positions itself as a bridge between traditional wealth management practices and the digital finance world ^[1]. Their services are designed to address the specific needs and opportunities presented by digital assets, prioritizing wealth protection and growth within this context ^[1].

Mission and Focus

Digital Ascension Group's mission is to empower High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) individuals and Family Offices to confidently navigate the digital asset landscape ^[1]. The group focuses on providing education and resources to help these investors understand digital asset utilization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) ^[1].

Services

Digital Ascension Group offers a suite of services for its clientele ^[1]. These services include:

• Investment strategy development ^[1].
• Risk management ^[1].
• Regulatory compliance guidance ^[1].
• Custody solutions ^[1].
• Tailored strategies for wealth protection and growth in the digital asset space ^[1].

Digital Fusion Summit

Digital Ascension Group, in partnership with Digital Wealth Partners, hosted the Digital Fusion Summit in Dallas, Texas ^[1]. The invitation-only event, held on April 24th, 2025, brought together family offices, institutional investors, and industry figures to discuss the intersection of traditional finance and digital technologies ^[1].

The summit featured panel discussions on various topics within the digital asset landscape ^[1]. Topics covered included:

• DeFi strategies for portfolio optimization and yield generation ^[1].
• Tax reform for Web3 ^[1].
• Legal and policy considerations ^[1].
• Cybersecurity, fraud mitigation, and digital privacy ^[1].
• The convergence of institutions and DeFi ^[1].
• Technical aspects of blockchain infrastructure ^[1].

Max Avery, Chief Business Development Officer of Digital Ascension Group, commented on the summit's purpose: "The Digital Fusion Summit represents exactly what the institutional investment community needs right now – a trusted environment where family offices and sophisticated investors can gain legitimate education about digital asset utilization and distributed ledger technology ^[1]." He also noted the quality of participants: "What made this summit truly exceptional was the caliber of both speakers and attendees ^[1]."

The event included a keynote address by Ben Hurn of Anchorage Digital, focusing on institutional-grade custody solutions ^[1]. Panelists included Matthew Snider, Charles Finfrock, Cameron McDougal, Ken "KC" Chapman, John Wingate, and Ben Jorgensen ^[1]. Digital Ascension Group and Digital Wealth Partners plan to host additional events in 2025 ^[1].

Key Figures

• Max Avery: Chief Business Development Officer of Digital Ascension Group ^[1].
• Jake Claver: Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group ^[2].

Partnerships

Digital Ascension Group has established partnerships to support its operations and events. Key partners and sponsors mentioned include:

• Digital Wealth Partners (co-host of the Digital Fusion Summit) ^[1].
• Anchorage Digital (title sponsor of the Digital Fusion Summit and custody partner) ^{[1] [3]}.
• Algoz (sponsor of the Digital Fusion Summit) ^[1].
• Compliers (sponsor of the Digital Fusion Summit) ^[1].
• The Texas Blockchain Council (sponsor of the Digital Fusion Summit) ^[1].

Investment Philosophy

Jake Claver, Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, has publicly stated his investment focus is solely on XRP ^[3]. He cites XRP's potential utility as a bridge currency for high-value payments as the reason for this focus ^[3]. An infographic shared by Claver depicts the Interledger Protocol (ILP) with the XRP Ledger as a central hub connecting traditional financial networks (like Zengin, SEPA, ACH, Fedwire, FPS, HVPS) to modern platforms (like Bloomberg, Fidelity, SAP, Apple, IBM, Tesla, PayPal, Amazon, Microsoft, Google) ^[3]. This suggests a view that XRP could facilitate transactions between these disparate systems ^[3].

However, this perspective on XRP's role within ILP has drawn criticism. The Interledger Protocol is designed to be blockchain-agnostic and does not mandate the use of XRP or any specific cryptocurrency as a bridge ^[3]. While Ripple co-developed ILP, the protocol has evolved independently ^[3]. Critics argue that the depiction of XRP as a central bridge exaggerates its current role, noting that major financial networks and tech companies have not publicly adopted ILP with XRP for payments ^[3]. The ongoing lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC, initiated in 2020, has also been cited as a factor potentially hindering institutional adoption of XRP ^[3]. Despite these points, Claver has maintained his position regarding his XRP investment ^[3].