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Self-Custody vs. Custodial Bitcoin: A Lesson From FDR ‘Forbidding the Hoarding of Gold’
23.10.2024
Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, recently downplayed concerns about bitcoin confiscations, calling them a “myth.” He referenced Executive Order 6102, which compelled U.S. citizens to surrender their gold, to support his stance. However, historical evidence paints...
Wirex Pay launches non-custodial crypto payments
9.10.2024
Wirex Pay introduces its modular chain for payments, enhancing security through non-custodial wallets and a private key system
Phantom Wallet Joins Dydx, Easing Access for 7 Million Users
27.9.2024
Dydx has announced its integration of the Phantom Wallet, a leading Solana-based non-custodial wallet, into its decentralized finance (defi) platform. This integration aims to simplify access for over 7 million Phantom users, aligning with Dydx’s goal to broaden participation in decentralized...
Ashigaru Emerges From the Shadows, Forking Samourai Wallet in Privacy Push
22.9.2024
After the fall of Samourai Wallet’s founders, a new platform emerged from a mysterious group who forked the project, naming it the Ashigaru Open Source Project. The team behind Ashigaru has shared their vision, stating, “Anyone should be able to engage in peaceful, voluntary and private...
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence
14.9.2024
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance of responsibility for her actions. Caroline...
Onedegree, Dubai Insurance Launch Digital Asset Custodial Insurance for UAE Clients
14.9.2024
Onedegree, an Asian digital assets insurer, and its UAE partner, Dubai Insurance, have started offering digital asset custodial risk insurance to clients in the UAE. This new product, approved by the Central Bank of UAE, expands both companies’ product portfolio and offers a comprehensive...
UAE’s central bank approves custodial risk insurance product for digital assets
12.9.2024
OneDegree executive Robin Scott told Cointelegraph that the insurance covers Web3 asset managers against the risk of losing customer funds.
Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains
10.9.2024
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains
Mastercard Launches Crypto Debit Card for Self-Custodial Wallets in Europe With Mercuryo Partnership
6.9.2024
Mastercard has announced the launch of a new crypto debit card in Europe through a partnership with Mercuryo. This innovative card allows users to spend over 40 different cryptocurrencies directly from their self-custodial wallets at more than 100 million merchants across the continent. Mercuryo,...
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
5.9.2024
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants
Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion
21.8.2024
Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security
Prometheum labels UNI, ARB securities in custody expansion
21.8.2024
Prometheum is the only SEC-registered crypto custody provider and already treats ETH as a security
Babylon Launches Trustless Bitcoin Staking Protocol on Mainnet
20.8.2024
Babylon has launched its bitcoin staking protocol on mainnet, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin’s security into proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystems. The launch is set to provide bitcoin holders with new staking opportunities, leveraging the network’s decentralized nature....
Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
13.8.2024
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, allowing crypto services to be tested in a controlled environment. This initiative aims to promote innovation in Thailand’s capital market by accommodating six specific digital asset-related...
Proton Launches Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet: 100 Million Proton Mail Users Can Now Receive BTC via Email
25.7.2024
Proton, known for its privacy-focused services including the popular Proton Mail with over 100 million users, has launched Proton Wallet, a new self-custodial bitcoin wallet. “If you are one of the millions of people who have a Proton Mail email address, you can now automatically receive...
Coinbase launches unified onchain monitoring through new wallet app
11.7.2024
Coinbase’s new wallet app will allow users to connect any self-custodial wallet for an aggregated view of assets
Tezos Foundation Teams Up With Baanx for Non-Custodial Crypto Card
9.7.2024
Baanx has been working with Mastercard to deliver a range of non-custodial crypto card offerings
Tangem Partners With Visa to Launch Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card
6.7.2024
Hardware wallet firm Tangem AG is collaborating with Visa to launch a self-custodial payment solution. This collaboration introduces a Visa payment card integrated with a hardware wallet, allowing Tangem users to make payments using their crypto or stablecoin balances at any Visa-accepting merchant...
Tangem introduces Visa-integrated crypto wallet for secure payments
4.7.2024
Self-custodial crypto wallet provider Tangem has developed a new wallet integrating direct payments through Visa
Coinbase opts out of ASI token migration as $7.5B merger proceeds
27.6.2024
Despite Coinbase's decision, users can migrate their AI tokens using self-custodial wallets to join the $7.5 billion merger