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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Centralized Exchanges Are Here to Stay

While the collapse of FTX shook confidence in centralized crypto services, regulated exchanges are arguably more secure and offer users "peace of mind," DBS Digital Exchange CEO Lionel Lim writes.

By Lionel Lim

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May 25, 2023 at 5:31 p.m. UTC

May 25, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

As Bitcoin Scales, We Need Better Custodial Solutions

If Bitcoin is going to scale through layer 2s, then we need more options and more clarity around the trade-offs between the different ways to use the cryptocurrency.

By George Kaloudis

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May 12, 2023 at 9:22 p.m. UTC

May 12, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

SEC Blasted on Custody Proposal by JPMorgan, Crypto Firms and a Fellow Agency

The U.S. securities regulator recently proposed requiring investment advisers to keep customers’ crypto assets with “qualified custodians” and is now facing wide criticism for the potential future rule.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 9, 2023 at 9:34 p.m. UTC

May 9, 2023

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Finance

Opinion

Estate and Legacy Planning for Crypto Assets

Legacy and estate planning is crucial for cryptocurrency holders because, unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by centralized authorities, making it difficult for heirs to access them after the owner's death. Proper planning can ensure that digital assets are successfully transferred to loved ones and beneficiaries.

By Adam Blumberg

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May 4, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2023

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Finance

Exclusive

Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

A16z’s former CTO, Riyaz Faizullabhoy, and former CISO Nassim Eddequiouaq have the blessing and seed backing of the venture-capital giant, a person familiar with the plans said.

By Ian Allison

Sponsored

Apr 27, 2023 at 5:09 a.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2023

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Finance

Makerdao

Crypto Lending Protocol MakerDAO Approves Transferring a Maximum of $500M in USDC to Coinbase Custody for 2.6% Yield

The maneuver is part of MakerDAO’s earlier decision to move up to $1.6 billion of USDC stablecoins to Coinbase’s custody arm.

By Krisztian Sandor

Sponsored

Apr 20, 2023 at 8:33 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2023

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Video

Bitcoin

Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks

There is no shortage of horror stories about stolen funds, hacks and lost passwords in the crypto industry. This is where crypto custody comes into play. Casa CEO Nick Neuman breaks down three types of custodians, as well as the benefits and risks of each.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Apr 19, 2023 at 3:58 p.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2023

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Finance

Ledger

Hard-Wallet Maker Ledger, Crypto Custodian Etana Target Institutions With Regulated Custody

The companies are looking to make it easier for institutions to hold digital assets and bolster investor confidence in the market.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Sponsored

Apr 19, 2023 at 12:02 p.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2023

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Finance

Exclusive

Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service

The company also announced Web3 staking provider Ankr as its first key management customer.

By Ian Allison

Sponsored

Apr 18, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 18, 2023

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Finance

Custody

Nomura-Backed Komainu to Offer Segregated Crypto Collateral Product for Institutions

Komainu Connect will let clients deploy digital assets in collateralization scenarios, while they remain in segregated custody and verifiable on chain.

By Ian Allison

Sponsored

Apr 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. UTC

Apr 3, 2023

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