The new toolkit allows USDC to be the ultimate gas token on any blockchain.
Why Wealth Managers Are Choosing These Crypto Accounts
Separately managed accounts have seen explosive growth in TradFi, and there are benefits in crypto, too.
BitGo Signs Strategic Agreement With Korean Heavyweight Hana Bank
The Californian company will develop custody services and security solutions, local media reported.
Bitcoin Holdings on Crypto Exchanges Dwindle to 2M, Fewest Since January 2018
The number of BTC held in wallets tied to crypto exchanges has declined by 4% this month, data tracked by CryptoQuant show.
No, Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges are not inherently bullish for crypto
Traders say the record-low number of BTC held on exchanges is a bull signal, but data suggests otherwise.
Paypal USD: Boon for Ethereum but not decentralization, says community
Proponents say PayPal’s PYUSD could see Ethereum become the money layer of the internet, while opponents argue that it’ll act like a poorly designed CBDC.
Why Nasdaq Backing Out of Custody Is Bad, Bad News for Crypto
If a financial giant can’t navigate the red tape, who can?
Not All Crypto Custody Is Created Equal: Crypto Long & Short
FTX, Celsius and BlockFi gave the industry a fresh perspective on custodial fundamentals.
Crypto Custodian Cobo Argus Scores $100M in Value Locked One Week After Going Live
Argus V2 supports all open-source DeFi protocols and lets traders utilize DeFi bots to automatically monetize farming rewards, compounding and token swapping.
Singapore’s MAS Orders Crypto Firms to Keep Customer Assets in a Trust by Year-End
Crypto service providers in Singapore are now required to safekeep customer assets under a statutory trust before the end of the year.
Citigroup Reviews Partnership With Metaco, in Talks With Other Crypto Custodians: Bloomberg
Banking giant Citigroup (C) is reviewing its partnership with crypto custody firm Metaco one month after Ripple Labs announced that it agreed to acquire Metaco for $250 million.
Apparently It’s Very Difficult to Custody Crypto
BitGo Still Has Acquisitions Pending After Canceling Prime Trust Purchase
CEO Mike Belshe said he sees consolidation in the crypto custody sector in the next six months.
Crypto Storage Firm Censo Offers Institutions Mobile Phone-Enabled Self Custody
Censo is the latest in a crop of cheap, open-source options for organizations looking to store digital assets.
MetaMask Institutional to integrate with Fireblocks MPC platform
Fireblocks will be added to the list of MetaMask Institutional custody technology providers, allowing its users to perform token swaps and stake ETH using the app’s dashboard.
Centralized Exchanges Are Here to Stay
As Bitcoin Scales, We Need Better Custodial Solutions
SEC Blasted on Custody Proposal by JPMorgan, Crypto Firms and a Fellow Agency
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went too far when it proposed a new rule demanding investment firms safeguard all of their clients’ assets – including crypto – with approved custodians, according to an array of critics not often in alignment. The proposal drew loud objections from organizations that aren’t always on the same side as the crypto industry – financial giant JPMorgan and the Small Business Administration (SBA) among them.
Estate and Legacy Planning for Crypto Assets
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.
Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source
a16z’s former CTO, Riyaz Faizullabhoy, and former CISO Nassim Eddequiouaq have the blessing and seed backing of the venture capital giant, a person familiar with the plans said.