Latest News and Articles about Bitcoin Custody
Texas Moves Bitcoin Reserve From IBIT to Direct BTC Custody
Texas is moving from paper Bitcoin exposure to direct BTC custody, a small but meaningful step that says a lot about where state-level crypto policy may be headed. Texas opens RFP for a Bitcoin custody and liquidity provider About $10 million in Bitcoin exposure currently sits in BlackRock’s IBIT Direct custody would give the state […]
Read MoreSigbash Targets Better Bitcoin Custody Without a Soft Fork
Bitcoin custody needs better tools, and Sigbash is trying to deliver them without forcing a soft fork or turning Bitcoin into a consensus chess match for protocol nerds. The idea is straightforward: make self-custody safer with covenant-like policies, better recovery, stronger privacy around co-signing, and more practical long-term storage options. Sigbash aims to enable covenant-like […]
Read MoreMinnesota Backs Bank Crypto Custody While Cracking Down on Bitcoin ATMs
Minnesota is splitting crypto into two buckets: banks may hold digital assets for customers, while crypto kiosks are getting the boot over fraud risks. Banks can now offer crypto custody under Minnesota’s rules Crypto kiosks, including Bitcoin ATMs, are being targeted over scam abuse The state is backing regulated custody while cracking down on weak […]
Read MoreBNY Launches Bitcoin and Ether Custody in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
BNY has launched institutional Bitcoin and Ether custody in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, a move that shows traditional finance is no longer merely flirting with crypto — it’s wiring it into the regulated machinery. BNY enters Abu Dhabi’s ADGM with institutional BTC and ETH custody Next targets: stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets Bigger signal: custody is […]
Read MoreTaiwan Seizes 210 Bitcoin in Crackdown, Faces Crypto Custody Challenges
Taiwan Grabs 210 Bitcoin in Crackdown, Stumbles into Crypto Custody Conundrum Taiwan has landed itself in the cryptocurrency spotlight after seizing a hefty stash of digital assets, including 210.45 Bitcoin (BTC), worth around $18 million, as part of a sweeping criminal crackdown. Valued at over NT$1.3 billion (roughly $40 million USD), this haul also includes […]
Read MoreSEC Approves State Trusts for Crypto Custody: Bitcoin Adoption Win or Regulatory Risk?
SEC Approves State Trusts for Crypto Custody: Bitcoin Adoption Boost or Temporary Fix? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a surprising step forward for the crypto industry, issuing guidance that allows investment advisers and registered funds to use state-chartered trust companies as custodians for digital assets like Bitcoin without facing immediate enforcement […]
Read MoreSberbank Pushes for Bitcoin Custody in Russia Amid Sanctions and Regulatory Shift
Russia’s Sberbank Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Overhaul Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned bank, has thrown its hat into the cryptocurrency ring with a proposal to offer custody services, a move that could reshape the nation’s digital asset landscape. As geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions tighten their grip post-Ukraine conflict, this signals a seismic […]
Read More