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US banks can handle customer crypto assets held in custody, regulator confirms
8.5.2025
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed banks under its jurisdiction can trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource some crypto activities to third parties. Acting comptroller Rodney Hood said in a May 7 letter that banks and federal savings associations...
US banks can handle customer crypto assets held in custody, regulator confirms
8.5.2025
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed banks under its jurisdiction can trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource some crypto activities to third parties. Acting comptroller Rodney Hood said in a May 7 letter that banks and federal savings associations...
OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers' Crypto Assets Held in Custody
7.5.2025
A new policy directive from the U.S. regulator of national banks says the institutions can also outsource crypto custody and execution to outside parties
The case for enterprise-grade custody solutions
1.5.2025
Opinion by: Vikash Singh, Principal Investor at StillmarkThe Bybit hack resulted in the largest loss of funds to cyber hackers by a cryptocurrency exchange in history. It served as a wake-up call for those complacent about the state of security threats in the digital assets space. Everyone must...
The case for enterprise-grade custody solutions
1.5.2025
Opinion by: Vikash Singh, Principal Investor at StillmarkThe Bybit hack resulted in the largest loss of funds to cyber hackers by a cryptocurrency exchange in history. It served as a wake-up call for those complacent about the state of security threats in the digital assets space. Everyone must...
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to List 21Shares Dogecoin ETF
30.4.2025
Coinbase Custody Trust will hold the fund’s tokens and serve as the official custodian for the ETF
MetaMask to launch self-custody crypto card with Mastercard
29.4.2025
Wallet provider MetaMask is launching a crypto payments card that will allow users to spend self-custodied funds, offering crypto holders additional ways to use their tokens.The new card is backed by Mastercard and is being developed in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, according to...
MetaMask to launch self-custody crypto card with Mastercard
29.4.2025
Wallet provider MetaMask is launching a crypto payments card that will allow users to spend self-custodied funds, offering crypto holders additional ways to use their tokens.The new card is backed by Mastercard and is being developed in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, according to...
US crypto rules like 'floor is lava' game without lights — Hester Peirce
27.4.2025
SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark.“It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn...
US crypto rules like 'floor is lava' game without lights — Hester Peirce
27.4.2025
SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark.“It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn...
SEC Commissioners Urge Urgent Overhaul of Crypto Custody Regulations
27.4.2025
Crypto custody is poised for a groundbreaking transformation as SEC leaders push for smarter rules, stronger protections, and innovation-driven frameworks to redefine digital asset security for the future. SEC Roundtable Sparks Urgent Calls for Crypto Custody Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange...
The Case for User-Owned AI
18.4.2025
You self-custody your bitcoin. Why not control your AI agent too? David Minarsch says we shouldn’t be trusting important tasks to rental agents
SEC Targets Crypto Custody in Upcoming Roundtable
17.4.2025
The SEC is charging full speed into crypto regulation with a high-stakes roundtable on custody, spotlighting major players and big legal brains. Custody Takes Center Stage at SEC’s 3rd Crypto Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 16 the agenda...
SEC's next roundtable to discuss crypto custody with insiders
16.4.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced industry insiders from Kraken, Exodus, Anchorage Digital, and others would be participating in its crypto task force’s roundtable discussion on custody.In an April 16 notice, the SEC said commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline...
Struggle for Stablecoin Dominance Set to Enter Third Round, Fireblocks Says
15.4.2025
Ran Goldi, SVP of payments at Fireblocks, reviews the strategic moves as stablecoin issuers look to corner the market
Crypto’s Biggest Barrier to Adoption? It’s Not Regulation — It’s UX
12.4.2025
The goal should be to design tools that make crypto accessible, secure, and simple — without sacrificing self-custody or decentralization, says Katelyn Perna, Crypto Chief Information Security Officer, Robinhood
$2.5M Crypto Scheme Busted: Nigerian Suspect Tracked to US Custody
12.4.2025
A globe-spanning crypto romance scam that funneled $2.5 million through digital wallets has unraveled, exposing a mastermind now staring down 40 years behind bars. Feds Hunt Down Suspect in $2.5M Crypto Scam—Now He Faces 40 Years in Prison The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April...
BlackRock taps Anchorage Digital for digital asset custody
8.4.2025
Asset manager BlackRock is partnering with Anchorage Digital for crypto custody services, a move aimed at addressing the rising demand for digital assets from retail and institutional investors.According to an April 8 announcement, BlackRock is the world’s largest investment firm, with $11.6...
A decade-old debate is back as self-custody gets smarter
7.4.2025
Opinion by: Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget WalletHere we go again: A top centralized crypto exchange (CEX) was hacked, this time likely for the largest sum in humanity’s history. We were lucky to avoid the worst — platform collapse and devastating consequences for...
A decade-old debate is back as self-custody gets smarter
7.4.2025
Opinion by: Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget WalletHere we go again: A top centralized crypto exchange (CEX) was hacked, this time likely for the largest sum in humanity’s history. We were lucky to avoid the worst — platform collapse and devastating consequences for...