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Crypto Custody News: iTrustCapital Launches Premium Custody Account

Crypto Custody, Investment / David McNickel

In a move targeting the growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency sector, fintech platform iTrustCapital has introduced the Premium Custody Account. Known as a crypto IRA provider, the PCA launch marks iTrustCapital’s first non-IRA product and expands its services beyond retirement accounts. A Response to Crypto Custody Security Challenges The launch comes as crypto investors […]

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What Is Grayscale Bitcoin Mining ETF MNRS

What Is The Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS)?

Instead of holding cryptocurrency directly, investors can gain exposure through ETFs that track publicly traded companies in the Bitcoin mining sector. This article explores the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF – its features and benefits – and the risks of this alternative investment approach. It started as a niche industry—Bitcoin mining, a computational arms race where

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NEXO Founder: White House “Deeply Cares About Crypto”, Good Times “Here To Stay”

Leave a Comment / Crypto Lending, Latest News / David McNickel

The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance is reshaping the market and the “good times are here to stay” says Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev. Speaking in a CNBC interview, Trenchev expressed surprise at the administration’s swift actions but praised its commitment to digital assets. “Bitcoin becoming a reserve asset is another promise by President Trump that has

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BitGo vs. Bakkt: A Comparison of Security Protocols And More

Uncategorized / David McNickel

Cryptocurrency custody has become a cornerstone of institutional investment, with security remaining the foremost concern for asset managers, hedge funds, and financial firms. Two leading providers, BitGo and Bakkt, have emerged as trusted custodians, each employing distinct security protocols to safeguard digital assets. BitGo is a global company specializing in cryptocurrency custody solutions tailored for

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Fireblocks Engages SEC on Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Crypto Custody, Crypto Security / David McNickel

Digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on February 20, 2025, to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for crypto custody. The meeting comes as the SEC intensifies its focus on digital asset safekeeping, seeking to align traditional financial standards with the growing digital economy. Fireblocks,

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SEC To DeFi Staking – It’s Time For Everyone To Get Their Act Together

Investment / David McNickel

The SEC’s January launch of a dedicated Crypto Regulatory Task Force marks an escalating battle for the $72 billion DeFi staking sector. With staking rewards now firmly classified as taxable income across major jurisdictions, the first quarter of 2025 presents an evolving and as yet uncertain regulatory landscape. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) staking, which involves locking

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Coinbase Custody Fortifies Security Shield: Major Enhancement to Crypto Insurance Coverage

Crypto Insurance, Crypto Security, News Lead 2 / David McNickel

In light of the recording breaking $1.5 billion Lazarus Group hack of ByBit, worried investors are even more focused on digital asset security and insurance – so how does Coinbase stack up? Institutions holding digital assets through Coinbase Custody now benefit from what industry experts call “the largest commercial crime policy covering hot wallets” in

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Bitcoin ETF Performance – Best and Worst So Far

Investment, Investment Watch News Lead 2, News / David McNickel

If all the Bitcoin ETFs reflect the spot price of Bitcoin, how is it that some ETFs will perform better than others? What factors will influence a Bitcoin Spot ETF’s performance? Updated Sept 1st. Ultimately, it will be a Bitcoin ETF’s performance that will separate one from another. Below are the current published performance results

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BlockFi Says Coinbase Distributions About To Start

Crypto Interest Rates, Crypto Lending, Crypto Loans, Latest News / David McNickel

BlockFi has announced its long-awaited client distribution via Coinbase will begin later this month. The company says its client distributions will be processed in batches over the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file. Non-US clients will have to wait, however, as BlockFi says their funds

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Nexo Ends Real-Time Audits: Is It Still Liquid?

Crypto Lending, Latest News / David McNickel

In a significant development, Nexo, a prominent player in the crypto lending space, has discontinued its practice of providing real-time audits of its assets and liabilities. The move comes amidst the broader context of audit firms withdrawing from the crypto sector and raises concerns about the transparency and risk management of crypto investments overall. Nexo’s

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