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MoonPay Buys Sodot in $100M Stock Deal
MoonPay acquired Israeli crypto security firm Sodot in a $100M stock deal, adding custody and key-management tools to expand into institutional crypto.
Coinbase Lands Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust Role
Coinbase was named custodian for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust earlier today, signaling deeper institutional crypto adoption despite short-term BTC swings.
Ethereum Holders Revealed by Arkham Study
Arkham study shows Ethereum ownership is highly concentrated in staking, exchanges, ETFs and treasury firms, challenging ETH's decentralized holder image.
EDX Seeks OCC Charter for Crypto Custody
EDX has applied for an OCC national trust bank charter to launch EDX Trust, separating crypto custody and settlement from trading.
Australian Pension Fund Weighs Crypto Access for Members
Australia's Hostplus super fund is weighing a member-directed crypto option, signaling rare pension interest as Bitcoin and Ethereum rally again on Tuesday.
Ripple Bets on Brazil: Custody, Tokenization and Payments Suite as It Seeks Central Bank Approval
Ripple expands in Brazil with an all-in-one custody, tokenization and cross-border payments suite, preparing to seek a Central Bank VASP licence this year.
South Korea Police Draft Overhaul for Seized Crypto Custody After Lapses: Report
South Korea's KNPA drafted new rules for seizing and storing crypto evidence after custody blunders, including a $5M wallet password leak, and outsource storage.
UK Court Hears Claim Wife Used Home CCTV to Drain $176M in Crypto From Husband
UK High Court hears claim estranged wife used home CCTV to capture seed phrase and steal 2,323 BTC (~$176M); judge backs early trial after March 10 judgment.
Abra Eyes Nasdaq Debut in $750M SPAC Merger, Seeking Up to $300M Growth Capital
Abra said Monday it will go public on Nasdaq via a New Providence SPAC at $750M valuation, seeking up to $300M to scale lending, yield and custody offerings.
Big Banks Eye Lawsuit to Block OCC’s Looser Crypto Banking Guidance, Warning of Systemic Risk
Big US banks may sue to block OCC's looser crypto banking guidance, warning it could bring stablecoin run and operational risks into insured banking system.
SoFi Enlists BitGo for Custody and Issuance Rails Behind Bank-Issued Stablecoin
SoFi Bank will launch fully reserved SoFiUSD stablecoin, using BitGo for custody and issuance rails as U.S. regulated stablecoins gain momentum this year.
Exclusive Interview: Yuliya Barabash Says Regulation Will Pick Crypto’s Next Cycle Winners
Yuliya Barabash says crypto's next cycle winners will be the most regulated firms, those with bank rails, custody and compliance, amid calm markets and low fees.
South Korea to overhaul seized-crypto custody after police and tax agency security lapses
South Korea will overhaul custody of seized crypto after police and tax agency lapses led to stolen or mishandled Bitcoin, prompting tighter controls nationwide.
Crypto.com Gets OCC Conditional Approval to Form Foris DAX National Trust Bank, Advancing Toward Federally Regulated Crypto Custody
Crypto.com gets OCC conditional approval to form Foris DAX National Trust Bank, advancing federally regulated crypto custody for institutions in the US.
Crypto Is Going Mainstream, but Banks Still Can’t Keep Up on Custody, Compliance, and Payments
Crypto goes mainstream, but banks still freeze accounts and block exchange transfers, struggling with custody, compliance, and payments on-ramp for many users.
Nexo Partners With Bakkt to Re-Enter US Crypto Market Three Years After SEC Lending Settlement
Nexo partners with regulated crypto firm Bakkt to re-enter the U.S. market, three years after an SEC settlement, using compliant custody and rails.
Wall Street Banks and Brokerages Eye BitGo as a Top Crypto Custody Acquisition Target, Analysts Say
Analysts say Wall Street banks and brokerages are eyeing BitGo as a prime crypto custody acquisition target, letting them scale ETF-era services quickly.