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Copper and Everstake Partner to Boost Institutional Crypto Staking

Crypto Custody, Crypto Security, Crypto Staking, News / David McNickel

Switzerland-based Copper, a digital asset custody and prime services firm, has launched a strategic partnership with Everstake, a global provider of non-custodial staking and blockchain solutions. Copper says the collaboration aims to offer institutional investors secure, enterprise-grade staking services with robust asset protection. Institutional investors often face challenges in selecting reliable staking validators and ensuring […]

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Bitpanda To Launch Unified Ecosystem Token ‘Vision’

Crypto Custody, News / David McNickel

European crypto services provider Bitpanda, has announced the consolidation of its existing tokens—Bitpanda Ecosystem Token (BEST) and Pantos (PAN)—into a unified token named Vision (VSN). The company says the strategic move aims to streamline its user experience and enhance utility both within the Bitpanda ecosystem and across the broader Web3 landscape. Background on BEST and

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Law Firm Starts Bakkt Investigation After Delayed Annual Report and Major Client Losses

Leave a Comment / Crypto Custody, Latest News, News Lead / David McNickel

Bakkt Bakkt Holdings is facing scrutiny from New York based law firm Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC regarding potential violations of federal securities laws. The firm says the investigation has been prompted by Bakkt’s recent announcement of delays in filing its 2024 annual financial report and the termination of significant client partnerships. On March 17,

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BitGo Expands Institutional Cryptocurrency Services with New Custody and Staking Solutions

Crypto Custody, Latest News, News / David McNickel

BitGo has recently announced major advancements aimed at enhancing institutional support within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These developments include expanded custody services for Aptos (APT) and a strategic partnership in Japan to bolster global staking capabilities. Enhanced Custody Solutions for Aptos (APT) In a move to broaden its asset support, BitGo now offers secure custody solutions

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Cobo on the Bybit Hack: Safe Wallets Are Only Safe-ish

Crypto Custody, Crypto Security, News / David McNickel

The recent $1.5 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has spotlighted vulnerabilities in the Safe{Wallet} system, challenging assumptions about the security of multi-sig wallets. On February 21, 2025, Bybit suffered a massive security breach resulting in the theft of approximately 400,000 Ethereum tokens, valued at $1.5 billion. This incident is considered the largest digital

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Coinbase Staking Rewards Validator Report

Coinbase Staking Rewards – First Validator Report Released

Crypto Custody, Crypto Staking / David McNickel

Coinbase has released its inaugural Ethereum Validator Performance Report, offering transparency into its staking operations – and key metrics for validator comparisons. This move is significant for investors, as validator performance directly influences the security and efficiency of the Ethereum network, impacting staking rewards and overall investment returns. In simple terms, validators are like the

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Is Nexo Safe? Understanding Its Legal Battles and What They Mean for Investors

Leave a Comment / Crypto Custody, Crypto Lending, Crypto Security / David McNickel

Nexo, a leading cryptocurrency lending platform, is currently entangled in several high-profile legal cases across different jurisdictions. Should its customers be worried? Nexo’s disputes range from investor lawsuits and regulatory challenges to internal disputes among co-founders and an international arbitration case against Bulgaria. Below is a breakdown of the most significant ongoing cases, and their

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New Trojan Malware StilachiRAT Targets Crypto Browser Wallets, Microsoft Warns

Crypto Custody, Crypto Security, News Lead 2 / MooLoo

Microsoft has identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT, which they say poses a significant threat to cryptocurrency users. First detected in November 2024, this malware employs advanced techniques to evade detection, maintain persistence, and exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised systems. Notably, it specifically targets cryptocurrency assets by scanning for configuration data of

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What Is Wallet As A Service?

Crypto Custody, Crypto Security / David McNickel

Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) and custody services are both core digital asset solutions offered by providers like Fireblocks, BitGo, and Bakkt, but they serve different functions in the crypto ecosystem. Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) provides large businesses like exchanges and lending platforms with a cloud-based infrastructure to integrate compliant, secure and scalable digital wallets for their customers without the

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Cantor Fitzgerald Taps Anchorage Digital and Copper.co for Bitcoin Financing Custody

Crypto Custody, Crypto Lending, Crypto Loans / David McNickel

Cantor Fitzgerald has announced partnerships with digital asset custodians Anchorage Digital and Copper.co to support its new global Bitcoin financing business. The initiative, launching with an initial $2 billion in financing, aims to provide institutional investors the ability to obtain leverage against their Bitcoin assets, thereby enhancing liquidity and investment opportunities. Generating income from Bitcoin

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