Crypto Custody

Highlights: Australia has moved to tighten rules for crypto platforms and set clear duties for firms that hold digital assets. The crypto custody bill sets new license paths for exchanges and custody firms. The new rules will guide asset handling […]

Highlights: Fortress Trust was shut down due to insolvency and unsafe operations. The company owed $12 million, yet had less than $1.2 million in assets. The cease-and-desist order was issued by Nevada following months of missing reports. Regulators in Nevada […]

Highlights: Ripple has partnered with BBVA to expand custody services across Europe under the new MiCA framework. BBVA customers in Spain can now store and manage digital assets directly through the bank’s mobile application. European banks are adopting in-house crypto […]

Highlights: SFC sets strict custody standards for crypto exchanges after global breaches. Licensed platforms must improve wallet systems and transaction controls. The rules aim to secure Hong Kong’s role in the global crypto market. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission […]

Highlights: Citigroup eyes custody services for stablecoins and crypto ETFs amid rising demand. Citi plans to support stablecoin-backed payments using tokenized U.S. dollar transfers. The U.S. GENIUS Act drives Citi’s expansion into regulated digital asset custody. U.S. banking giant Citigroup […]

Highlights: BitGo has filed for a U.S. IPO amid rising market confidence. Assets under custody increased from $60 billion to $100 billion in early 2025. BitGo joins Grayscale and Bullish in launching IPOs during a strong crypto rebound. BitGo has […]

Highlights: US banking agencies have confirmed that banks must control released keys to offer digital asset custody services safely. The crypto custody rules require banks to assess risks and build strong systems before holding assets of customers. Banks can use […]

Highlights: The SEC will hold a four-hour crypto custody roundtable with experts from leading firms. Key speakers from Fireblocks, Anchorage, Kraken, and others will join two sessions on digital asset custody. The SEC will continue with public talks as it […]

Highlights: SEC plans four more crypto roundtables starting April 11. Discussions will cover trading, custody, tokenization, and DeFi. Events will be held in Washington, D.C., and streamed online. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force will […]

Highlights: The SEC may withdraw a crypto custody rule after strong opposition from industry groups and advisers. The SEC under Trump has eased crypto regulations and dropped several enforcement actions against major firms. Paul Atkins may soon replace Mark Uyeda […]

Highlights: OCC allows banks to offer crypto custody and stablecoin services without approval. OCC removes Biden-era crypto restrictions to boost innovation. Trump announced the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and pledged to support crypto and position the US as a […]

Highlights: Sygnum integrates Deribit into its off-exchange custody platform for institutional traders. Fireblocks Off-Exchange enables traders to mirror assets while maintaining custody security. This integration enhances liquidity access and safeguards assets from counterparty risks. Switzerland-based Sygnum has integrated Sygnum Protect, […]