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Bitcoin Self-Custody Calls Intensify as Centralization Grows: ‘No One Is Ready for the Biggest Hack in History’

[Oct 22 12:27 PM] With self-custody and third-party custodians becoming hot topics within the crypto community, the founder of timechainindex.com, an X user known as Sani, recently posted an eye-opening image of onchain data. The snapshot revealed that Coinbase…

SEC Reviews Proposal for New Bitcoin, Ether ETF Custodians

[Sep 19 10:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital…

Lido launches institutional-grade liquidity staking solution

[Aug 2 6:45 PM] The biggest ETH liquid staking protocol has enhanced its offering for large investors, many of whom are already its customers.

Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements

[Jul 18 10:30 AM] The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded…

Proof of funds technology seeks to replace exchanges’ reserves reports

[Jul 16 7:00 AM] Data lake provider TRES is introducing a new mechanism to track exchange and custodian reserves, joining Chainlink and other solutions catering to institutional demand.

Bitcoin and Grain: a tale of two custodies

[Mar 22 9:45 AM] FTX’s collapse demonstrated the wisdom of segregating the activities of market making on the one hand (Alameda) from those of running an exchange (FTX) and a custodian (FTX again) on the other. However, the question of whether to segregate the…

Bitcoin ETF Provider Valkyrie Adds BitGo as Second Custodian in Risk Mitigation Move

[Feb 2 9:40 AM] The digital asset investment firm has become the first of the ETF providers to diversify custody of its coins by tapping BitGo's expertise in addition to Coinbase.

Voyager Digital was ‘no better than a house of cards’ — CFTC commissioner

[Oct 12, 2023 11:19 PM] CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s comments came after separate lawsuits from the CFTC and FTC were filed against Voyager and its former CEO Stephen Ehrlich.

French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law

[Aug 12, 2023 9:30 PM] France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses…

Why Nasdaq Backing Out of Custody Is Bad, Bad News for Crypto

[Jul 20, 2023 11:48 AM] If a financial giant can’t navigate the red tape, who can?

Bitcoin Exodus: Over 855,000 BTC Withdrawn From Exchanges Since July 2020

[Jul 11, 2023 6:35 PM] According to current data, about 2,086,034 bitcoins were held on exchanges as of July 11, 2023. This figure is 154,160 bitcoins less than the number held on centralized trading platforms 72 days earlier, on April 30. The number of bitcoins on…

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust

[Jun 22, 2023 7:59 AM] Prime Trust has been losing clients and deposits to competitors for weeks amid mounting concerns over its business, a source at one former client told CoinDesk.

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Reaches Preliminary Agreement to Buy Prime Trust: Sources

[Jun 8, 2023 1:24 PM] Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo is seeking to buy Prime Trust, another crypto custody specialist regulated in the state of Nevada, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm

[May 18, 2023 9:25 AM] Ripple purchased custodian Metaco for $250 million, and regulatory and market conditions could lead to further deals, says Architect Partners

Dfinity Foundation Launches Chain-Key Bitcoin, a Native Internet Computer BTC Derivative Token

[Apr 3, 2023 12:30 PM] On April 3, 2023, the Dfinity Foundation, a development team behind the Internet Computer (ICP) network, announced the launch of a native ICP token called “chain-key bitcoin” or “ckBTC.” The bitcoin derivative is backed…