Legacy and estate planning is crucial for cryptocurrency holders because, unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by centralized authorities, making it difficult for heirs to access them after the owner’s death. Proper planning can ensure that digital assets are successfully transferred to loved ones and beneficiaries.
Onramp Launches First Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody
The company, based in Austin, Texas, says the new offering is the first bitcoin trust that takes advantage of Bitcoin’s multi-signature capability.
Crypto Custodian Copper to Provide Off-Exchange Settlement to OKX Customers
Institutional clients will be able to trade on the OKX exchange while their digital assets remain safeguarded with Copper.
Crypto Custody Firm Copper Shelves Enterprise Business: Source
Focusing on Copper’s Clear Loop custody and settlement business made more economic sense going forward.
Crypto Long & Short: Traditional and Crypto Markets are Starting to Converge
The latest OCC statement, which opens the door for banks to use blockchains to validate payments, hints at more than just better services.
Crypto Long & Short: Wyoming Is Crypto’s ‘Wild West,’ Which Is Exactly What We Need
An innovative region far from the center of financial power is taking meaningful steps towards reforming finance from the edges.
Fidelity Digital Assets Expands Crypto Custody Service to Asia
The cryptocurrency-focused arm of financial services giant Fidelity Investments is teaming up with Singapore-based Stack Funds to cater to the growing demand for cryptocurrencies in Asia. A new partnership will bring Stack’s regional clients access to the secure custody services provided by Fidelity Digital Assets, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday. All assets secured through […]
Proposed Bermuda Bank Taps Anchorage as Digital Asset Custody Partner
Under the partnership, Anchorage will provide digital asset custody services to Jewel, which is applying for its full bank license in Bermuda.
Winklesvoss-Owned Gemini Now Provides Custody for .Crypto Blockchain Domains
Gemini will offer custody on .crypto domains from Unstoppable Domains, which are based on non-fungible tokens much like cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Custodian Anchorage Adds Litecoin Support
The U.S.-based crypto custody provider has added support for litecoin, the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Coinbase Takes Over Servicing for 21Shares’ Bitcoin ETP, Displaces Kingdom Trust
Coinbase Custody has replaced Kingdom Trust as the principal custodian for its Bitcoin ETP, just as it begins trading on Deutsche Boerse.
This Liechtenstein Bank Can Now Custody Crypto
Mason Privatbank Liechtenstein is aiming to cater to both crypto-focused investors and asset managers who are looking to diversify their portfolios.
Fidelity-Backed Fireblocks Opens Asia Offices to Pitch Crypto ‘Hot Vault’
Fireblocks, a platform that secures digital assets in transit, is expanding in Asia with two new offices, one in Hong Kong, the other in Singapore.
Fidelity Exec Predicts Crypto Custodians Will White-Label Their Services
Fidelity Digital Assets envisions a future where custodians work behind the scenes to store cryptocurrency for other firms’ clients, an exec said.
BitGo Warns Users to Withdraw Bitcoin SV Over Hard Fork Threat to Wallets
A major code update for the cryptocurrency bitcoin SV will render some features of BitGo’s wallets useless, the crypto custodian says.
German Bank Launches Digital Assets Unit to Offer Custody Products
Berlin-based solarisBank has opened a subsidiary to offer a white-labeled custody product to nonbanks interested in offering crypto products.
Gemini Launches Custody Service With 18 Cryptos Including ERC-20 Tokens
The Gemini exchange is launching an institutional-grade crypto custody solution, with more digital assets now supported.
Anchorage Chose South Dakota for Its Crypto Custody – Here’s Why
After a $40 million Series B, buzzy crypto startup Anchorage is setting up a new subsidiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visa, Blockchain Capital, a16z Back $40 Million Series B Round for Crypto Custodian Anchorage
Institutional crypto custody provider Anchorage just raised $40 million in a Series B round backed by Blockchain Capital, Visa and a16z.
Bakkt Exchange May Be Seeking New York License for Crypto Custody: Report
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange, ICE, is reportedly eyeing a New York license for its long-delayed crypto exchange Bakkt.
