Web3 company Hacken just made a major move: the company has announced the integration of Ventus into its newly launched Hacken Federation Network, a global expansion model aiming to become the leading force in cybersecurity and advisory services for the crypto ecosystem. The deal includes the appointment of Ventus founder Christopher Cousins as Managing Partner of the new Hacken Advisory division.
In declarations to Enterprises&More, Christopher Cousins said: “I’m pleased to share that Ventus has been partially acquired by Hacken.io, a global leader in blockchain cybersecurity and compliance. As part of this transition, Ventus will be rebranded as Hacken Advisory. This is a natural evolution as the Web3 industry continues to mature at the institutional level. By combining our expertise, we can now offer end-to-end legal, financial, and cybersecurity services, providing clients with full lifecycle support under one roof”.
Cousins adds that they now can “deliver more comprehensive services with faster and more efficient execution. I’ll continue to manage your account directly, maintaining the same level of privacy and discretion you’ve always trusted. There will be no changes to fees or existing agreements”.
Christopher Cousins joins Hacken.
“In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce new services and opportunities that may be relevant to you or your network. I’ll also reach out to set up a referral agreement, offering 10% for each client you refer, along with preferential pricing on all Hacken services”, explains Cousins, highly enthusiastic about this new era for Ventus.
A step toward the “Crypto Deloitte”
The digital assets market has already surpassed $2 trillion, but the cybersecurity and compliance landscape remains scattered and without a clear global leader. Hacken wants to fill that gap with a federated model: a worldwide network of partner-led firms, each run by local entrepreneurs but united under one brand and one set of standards. Think Deloitte or Accenture — but redesigned for the onchain world.
Cousins’ arrival isn’t symbolic: Hacken is absorbing the expertise Ventus built since 2021. The boutique firm has advised more than 100 Web3 founders, protocols, and funds on offshore structuring, regulatory strategy, tokenomics, and cross-border compliance. With offices in Estonia, Spain, and the U.S., Ventus became a go-to resource for navigating the regulatory chaos of Web3.
Now, all that know-how merges into Hacken Advisory, scaling Ventus’ boutique-level expertise through the power of a global brand. The mission stays the same: deliver high-impact advisory services, but with a broader reach.
Parallel expansion: the launch of Hacken GCC
The announcement comes with another strategic move: Mohammed Alkhyeli joins as General Partner to launch Hacken GCC, the company’s new regional hub for MENA. His role is to bridge Hacken’s global standards with regulators and institutions across the Gulf — one of the world’s fastest-moving crypto regions.
His appointment strengthens ties with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), while also deepens collaboration with major banks, the UAE Federal Cybersecurity Council, and HUB71.
A federated model: local autonomy, global reputation
Instead of using a franchise approach, Hacken chose a federated structure: partner firms remain independent and locally owned, but operate under the Hacken brand and quality standards. In return, they gain access to global clients, operational support, training, revenue and equity opportunities, and a seat in the network’s governance.
To safeguard consistency, every partner goes through a seven-step onboarding process and continuous oversight via scorecards, Partner Success support, ongoing training, and the DualDefense audit standard.
Frequently asked questions about Ventus joining Hacken
Why is Ventus becoming Hacken Advisory?
Because the integration allows its Web3 compliance and strategy expertise to scale under a global brand. Ventus gains international reach, and Hacken adds a proven advisory division.
What does Hacken gain from this move?
Access to a specialized team that has advised over a hundred Web3 projects, presence in multiple jurisdictions, and stronger capabilities to deliver regulatory, tokenomics, and compliance solutions at global scale.
How does this integration impact the Web3 ecosystem?
It strengthens the professional services landscape in a fast-growing but fragmented market. The partnership brings unified standards, greater security, and a tighter bridge between innovation and regulation.
