Custody

As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s...

By Sarah Morton Miguel Kudry

Jan 25, 2024 at 4:22 p.m. UTC

Jan 25, 2024

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It’s not Coinbase itself that worries, Halborn COO David Schwed. It's the comparative lack of experience and regulation between TradFi and crypto-natives. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Consensus Magazine

Opinion

The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About

A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are nee...

By David Schwed

Jan 11, 2024 at 10:41 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2024

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Finance

Custody

Deutsche Bank-Backed Taurus Starts Tokenizing German SME Loans

Crypto custody specialist Taurus has partnered with lending company Teylor.

By Ian Allison

Dec 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 14, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Features

Mike Belshe, the Crypto Custody King at BitGo

BitGo was one of the few crypto companies to raise capital in a depressed market, and even did so at an elevated valuation. That's one reason why CEO Belshe is one of CoinDesk...

By Daniel Kuhn

Dec 4, 2023 at 1:03 p.m. UTC

Dec 4, 2023

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Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong and BitGo CEO Mike Belshe (CoinDesk)

Finance

Analysis

Coinbase Is Dominating a Key Bitcoin ETF Service

Brian Armstrong's exchange is way ahead in being the custodian for ETF applications, and a famous name in custody, BitGo, has been missing from the conversation.

By Helene Braun

Nov 27, 2023 at 7:45 p.m. UTC

Nov 27, 2023

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Finance

Ripple

Ripple Excites XRP Army as Metaco Acquisition Brings Banks Closer

Earlier this month, Ripple-owned infrastructure provider Metaco said it was working with banking powerhouse HSBC.

By Ian Allison

Nov 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. UTC

Nov 27, 2023

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Policy

Opinion

What an SEC Proposal Means for RIAs in Crypto

The SEC’s Custody Rule requiring advisors to safeguard digital assets has big implications for advisors working in the crypto industry, says Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founde...

By Nathan McCauley

Nov 15, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2023

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