#Custody

Highlights: Deutsche Bank has launched digital asset custody services for paying institutional clients in Europe, including cryptocurrencies. The service supports Bitcoin, Ether, and selected stablecoins, with Deutsche Bank managing client wallets and private keys. Deutsche Bank also signed a memorandum […]

Highlights: Grayscale says the $6.3 billion Binance hack could lead to stronger security across cryptocurrency exchanges. Grayscale highlights institutional crypto custody as OKX CEO Star Xu questions Binance’s security measures. Binance says it has restored most affected assets and strengthened […]

Highlights: BNY has added XRP and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to its digital asset custody platform for institutions. Ripple and BNY plan to explore tokenized trade finance, helping businesses access financing against unpaid invoices. BNY also plans to let institutional clients […]

Highlights: Ripple has received final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank for its digital asset services. The new bank will manage RLUSD stablecoin reserves and offer digital asset custody services to institutions. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has reached a […]

Highlights: Citi plans to launch Bitcoin custody later this year through its Custody+ platform. Institutional clients will access traditional and digital asset custody within one framework. More than 80% of the bank’s event volume now processes in real time. American […]

Highlights: Circle has secured final OCC approval to launch a national trust bank focused on digital asset custody. The new bank will support USDC custody first, with reserve management planned for a later stage. Circle may eventually serve selected institutional […]

Highlights: Saylor says Bitcoin’s next decade depends on protocol stability and growing global financial adoption. He believes capital flows from ETFs, treasuries, banks, and sovereign reserves will shape growth. Saylor warns paper Bitcoin, weak custody, and leverage could create risks […]

Highlights: South Carolina approved Senate Bill 163 to protect crypto payments, wallets, mining, and blockchain services. The law blocks state and local authorities from accepting or testing central bank digital currencies. Crypto mining firms get zoning protection but must reduce […]

Highlights: Lombard and Bitwise have partnered to help institutions earn yield on Bitcoin without moving assets out of custody. Institutions can borrow stablecoins against Bitcoin while keeping full control of their holdings. Bitcoin Smart Accounts reduce risks by removing custody […]

Highlights: A $4.8 million loss pushed authorities to accelerate crypto custody reform after a wallet phrase leak. The National Tax Service will shift seized crypto storage from internal systems to licensed custody providers. A wider government review is underway after […]

Highlights: Franklin Templeton and Binance launched an off-exchange collateral program for institutional traders. Institutions can trade on Binance while keeping tokenized money market fund shares in regulated custody. The pledged fund shares continue earning yield instead of sitting idle on […]

Highlights: CIRO introduces rules to prevent losses from hacking, fraud, and poor management. Framework uses four tiers, setting limits based on capital, insurance, and oversight. Canada plans full stablecoin rules, aiming for faster, safer, and cheaper payments nationwide. Canada’s investment […]