Standard Chartered’s crypto custodian Zodia to raise $50M
Backed by several financial firms, Zodia expects to tap more diverse investors with a planned $50 million raise. Go to Source
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Liminal challenges WazirX’s accusations after $235M security breach
According to Liminal, 75 days after the hack, WazirX still had more than $175 million in its custody despite blaming the custodian for causing the breach. Go to Source
Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token
According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC. Go to Source
Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025. Go to Source
Binance Secures Regulatory License in Kazakhstan for Crypto Trading
Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country where Binance has regulatory approval, positioning it as a key fintech hub. Binance … Read more
Cryptoquant CEO Expects Crypto Market to Skyrocket With CZ’s Return — ‘Bullish Vibes Everywhere’
Cryptoquant’s chief executive has expressed optimism about the return of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), believing it could lead to major market movements. “Bullish vibes everywhere,” he said, emphasizing that CZ “just needs to post ‘I’m back’ and the market will skyrocket.” Cryptoquant Founder Expects CZ’s Return to Spark Market Surge Ki Young Ju, … Read more
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing Kazakhstan’s growing influence in the global crypto ecosystem. Bybit Secures Key … Read more
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative crypto custody market. BNY Mellon Pushes Forward With … Read more
Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules
Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and … Read more
Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services
Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select clients in Germany. This marks an important step towards broadening institutional crypto services … Read more
