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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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Coinbase Custody Fees: A Mystery for the Ages

Crypto Custody, News Lead 2 / David McNickel

Well I tried, but Coinbase Prime’s fees remain a mystery, with customer support offering vague answers and endless transfers. Picture this: you walk into a restaurant, sit down, and ask the waiter, “How much is the steak?” The waiter smiles and says, “That depends. You need to order it first and after you’ve eaten, we’ll

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BitGo CEO Mike Belshe Warns Against Political Volatility in Crypto Regulation and U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

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

The U.S. government’s shifting stance on cryptocurrency has raised concerns over the long-term stability of the industry, with BitGo CEO Mike Belshe warning that regulatory uncertainty and executive-driven decisions threaten to destabilize the market. Speaking with journalist Laura Shin on her podcast Unchained, Belshe emphasized that the crypto sector cannot afford to be at the

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How to Choose the Right Crypto Custody Provider: A Comprehensive Guide

Crypto Custody, Crypto Insurance, Crypto Security, How To & Guides / David McNickel

Choosing the right crypto custody solution requires careful evaluation of security measures, regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, supported assets, and cost structures. As the crypto market matures, securing digital assets has become a top priority for investors and institutions. A crypto custody provider offers secure storage solutions, ensuring assets are protected from hacks, theft, and mismanagement.

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Crypto Custody News: U.S. Banks Can Hold Crypto – Biden Era Policies Dropped

Leave a Comment / Crypto Custody / David McNickel

In a significant policy shift, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has reaffirmed that U.S. banks can engage in cryptocurrency-related activities. According to an announcement by Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney E. Hood, US banks will be able to offer services such as crypto custody and stablecoin transactions, in addition to

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ITrust Capital Premium Crypto Custody Account

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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Fireblocks Engages SEC on Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Scrutiny