Crypto Custody

Left to right: Fireblocks co-founders Pavel Berengoltz, Michael Shaulov and Idan Ofrat.
Digital Asset Firm Fireblocks Raises $30M to Gird for 'Influx in Customer Demand'
Fireblocks plans to maintain its standing as “the biggest player in crypto-native markets” but also wants to go after institutional players.
Left to right: Fireblocks co-founders Pavel Berengoltz, Michael Shaulov and Idan Ofrat.

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This Crypto Custody Breakthrough Will Bring Banks Closer to Digital Assets
Shard X is claiming to be the first company to successfully run multi-party computation (MPC) on hardware security modules (HSMs).
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 Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Stephen Lynch wrote the sharp criticism of OCC chief Brian Brooks.
US Representatives Rip OCC, Brooks for 'Excessive Focus' on Crypto
Congressional Democrats blasted the OCC and Acting Comptroller Brooks for spending time on crypto during a pandemic.
 Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Stephen Lynch wrote the sharp criticism of OCC chief Brian Brooks.

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Crypto Custodian Anchorage Gets SOC 1 Security Certification With Big 4 Auditor EY
Crypto services provider Anchorage said it received a third-party SOC 1 Type 1 certification from auditor EY.
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Casa Rolls Out ‘Bank-to-Wallet’ Bitcoin-Buying Services for US Customers
The cryptocurrency custody startup said users will now be able to buy bitcoin on the Casa app using their bank accounts.
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PayPal Said to Be in Talks to Buy Crypto Firms Including BitGo: Bloomberg
The news comes a day after the payments giant confirmed it's entering the cryptocurrency market.
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BitGo CEO Mike Belshe
BitGo Now Supports Custody and Staking of Tezos’ XTZ
The addition expands BitGo’s proof-of-stake offerings, first unveiled last October.
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Fidelity Digital Assets to Custody Bitcoin in Kingdom Trust Retirement Accounts
Kingdom Trust CEO Ryan Radloff hopes the partnership with Fidelity will nudge the investment giant closer to serving retail crypto investors.
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Komainu is named after the statues of mythical "lion dogs" that guard the entrances to Japanese Shinto temples. (Shutterstock)
Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Venture Launches After 2 Years in the Works
CoinShares, Nomura Bank and crypto security firm Ledger have formally launched a digital asset custody business targeting institutional investors.
Komainu is named after the statues of mythical "lion dogs" that guard the entrances to Japanese Shinto temples. (Shutterstock)

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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.
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