Bitcoin Vaults and the Future of Bitcoin Custody
Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has come a long way from its informal past. From an experimental digital currency that occupied cypherpunk niches on the internet, it has grown to a…
Standard Chartered Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Service in UAE
Standard Chartered has officially launched its digital asset custody service in the UAE, according to an announcement from the bank. The service has been licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading And Custody Services Rolled Out By Swiss Banking Giant ZKB
Leading Swiss bank Zurich Cantonal Bank is the latest financial entity to enter the crypto waters in Europe, as it unveiled Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading services on September…
Telegram CEO Out Of Police Custody In France, Faces Potential Indictment
Pavel Durov, the founder of the social media app Telegram, was released from police custody in France on Wednesday and now faces possible charges after being transferred to a court…
Figure Markets Launches Exchange with Decentralized Custody and Democratized Prime Brokerage
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, CA, August 8th, 2024] The one-of-a-kind exchange introduces unique features and benefits, setting a new standard in digital asset trading Figure Markets, a decentralized custody…
bitFlyer Acquires FTX Japan to Expand Crypto Custody Services
Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer announced that it has completed its acquisition of FTX Japan, making it a fully owned subsidiary. The deal, finalized on July 26, will have bitFlyer taking…
Kraken Institutional Debuts Custody Services in UK, Australia Crypto Markets
Kraken Institutional, the specialized division catering to institutional investors of US-based crypto exchange Kraken, has announced the international expansion of its custody services into the UK and Australia. This move…
Seedless Keys And DLCs: How Lava Is Making Bitcoin Custody Easy
Company Name: Lava Founders: Shehzan Maredia Date Founded: January 2022 Location of Headquarters: New York, USA (with some remote employees) Amount of Bitcoin Held in Treasury: N/A Number of Employees:…
House Fails to Overturn Biden’s Veto on Crypto Custody Guidance, SEC Offers New Path
The Security and Exchange Commission’s accounting bulletin 121 (SAB 121) requires companies, including banks, to hold crypto assets for clients as a liability on their balance sheets. This makes it inefficient…
Ripple Seals Standard Custody Buy, Names New Stablecoin Lead
Ripple has officially finalized its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated entity providing high-grade digital asset custody solutions. This acquisition, first announced earlier this year, has received…