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Custody

Bakkt President Adam White
Finance
Insurance
Bakkt Announces New Insurance Coverage, Claims More Than 70 Custody Clients
Bakkt has onboarded 70 clients to its custody services, and signed a deal with insurance broker Marsh to provide customers with an optional extra $500 million of coverage.
Bakkt President Adam White
By Nikhilesh De
May 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2020
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The Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Markets
Exchanges
BitGo Now Providing Custody for India's Largest Crypto Exchange
One of the oldest crypto custodians, BitGo has started securing crypto assets at India's largest exchange by trade volume, CoinDCX.
The Gateway of India in Mumbai.
By Sebastian Sinclair
May 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2020
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Vault
Markets
Ledger
Canadian Exchange VirgoCX Taps Ledger Vault for Custody, Insurance Support
Canada-based crypto exchange VirgoCX has turned to enterprise infrastructure technology platform Ledger Vault to provide custody solutions for retail and institutional clients...
Vault
By Sebastian Sinclair
May 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: A range of bitcoin custody startups report institutions and individuals taking self-custody more seriously in recent months. (Credit: Ledger)
Finance
Wallets
The 'Great Lockdown' Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions
Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: A range of bitcoin custody startups report institutions and individuals taking self-custody more seriously in recent months. (Credit: Ledger)
By Leigh Cuen
Apr 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2020
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Finance
Winklevoss
Gemini Clears New Deloitte Audit in Bid to Appeal to Wall Street
Gemini’s exchange and custody services have cleared yet another systems design check.
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By Danny Nelson
Apr 22, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2020
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The Curv team, with CEO Itay Malinger at center right.
Markets
Custody
Custody Startup Curv Follows Crypto Demand Into Asia With New Hong Kong Office
Custody startup Curv has expanded into Asia with an office in Hong Kong and a partnership with Japan-based Crypto Garage, the companies announced Friday.
The Curv team, with CEO Itay Malinger at center right.
By Nate DiCamillo
Apr 17, 2020 at 9:02 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2020
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Singapore. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Finance
Banking
R3 Teams With Custodian Hex Trust to Help Asian Banks Sell Security Tokens
Hong Kong-based Hex Trust is partnering with the enterprise blockchain company to offer banking clients another option for issuing security tokens.
Singapore. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Nate DiCamillo
Apr 3, 2020 at 7:18 p.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2020
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Crypto custodians are increasingly mindful of how stored tokens should be used in governing DeFi protocols. (Credit: NYPL)
Markets
Xrp
Digital Custodian Anchorage Adds XRP Storage for Institutional Customers
Anchorage, a digital asset custodian targeting institutional clients, has added support for XRP, offering services for all of the top-3 cryptocurrencies.
Crypto custodians are increasingly mindful of how stored tokens should be used in governing DeFi protocols. (Credit: NYPL)
By Danny Nelson
Apr 2, 2020 at 1:34 p.m. UTC
Apr 2, 2020
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TR Lab is based in Hong Kong.
Finance
Investments
Legacy Trust's Crypto Spin-Off Receives $3M to Roll Out Asian Settlement Platform
First Digital Trust has won backing from Taiwan-based Nogle for its upcoming Asia-focused crypto settlement solution for institutions.
TR Lab is based in Hong Kong.
By Paddy Baker
Mar 9, 2020 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2020
investmentsSilvergate BankSettlementCustodyFirst Digital Trust
Avanti CEO Caitlin Long in Italy (Caitlin Long)
Finance
Banking
Blockchain Pioneer Caitlin Long to Build Crypto Bank in Wyoming
A Wyoming corporation founded by Caitlin Long is preparing to apply for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter with the state’s division of banking.
Avanti CEO Caitlin Long in Italy (Caitlin Long)
By Nate DiCamillo
Feb 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2020
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