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Markets
Insurance
In Rare Deal, Crypto Custodian Wins Insurance on Full Value of Client Assets
Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker, has arranged unusually generous insurance for new crypto custodian KNØX.
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By Ian Allison
Sep 24, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2019
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Markets
Banks
Arab Bank's Swiss Arm Is Launching Cryptocurrency Services
The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.
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By Daniel Palmer
Sep 19, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2019
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Vincent Chok, Legacy Trust
Markets
Venture capital
Legacy Trust to Launch Independent Crypto Custody Business
Hong Kong-based Legacy Trust is spinning out a new business focused entirely on institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solutions.
Vincent Chok, Legacy Trust
By Christine Kim
Sep 11, 2019 at 7:49 a.m. UTC
Sep 11, 2019
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Markets
Finra
The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?
New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation.
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By Noelle Acheson
Aug 31, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2019
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Markets
Escrow
Bitcoin Escrow Firm Bilked Investors for $7 Million, DOJ Says
U.S. prosecutors have charged the head of a bitcoin escrow company with defrauding investors for $7 million. 
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jul 25, 2019 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2019
EscrowNewsCustodyInvestment FraudDOJ
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Markets
Security
Korea's Biggest Bank Is Preparing to Custody Digital Assets
KB Kookmin, the largest bank in South Korea, is partnering with a blockchain startup to launch a digital asset custody offering.
KB Kookmin Bank
By Daniel Palmer
Jun 11, 2019 at 11:31 a.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2019
SecuritySouth KoreaBankingNewsCustodybusiness news
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Markets
Ledger
Ledger and Nomura's Crypto Custody Launch May Be Delayed to 2020
Ledger's crypto custody venture with Japanese bank Nomura may take longer than expected to launch, the startup's president said.
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By Ian Allison
Apr 18, 2019 at 4:31 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2019
LedgerNomuracapital marketsGlobal AdvisorsCustodyCoin Sharesbusiness news
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Markets
Security
Hold-It-Yourself Crypto Exchange LGO to Roll Out Hardware Wallet in Q2
Non-custodial exchange LGO Markets has built its own hardware storage device and will also offer multi-signature wallets through BitGo.
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By Anna Baydakova
Apr 9, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2019
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Markets
Security
Caution and Crypto Custody: Convenient Companions
Crypto custody is more complex than most of us realize, explains Noelle Acheson. Caution is wise, even if it slows institutional involvement.
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By Noelle Acheson
Mar 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2019
SecurityCustodyInstitutional InvestmentsFeatures
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Finance
Bitmain
Ex-Bitmain Bitcoin Cash Staffers Form Startup to Lend and Trade Crypto
A startup formed by former Bitmain employees will offer crypto custody, OTC trading and lending.
Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2019
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