Custody
Coinbase Wins Final OCC Clearance for US Trust Company
The charter brings a federal framework to Coinbase’s custody business, following conditional approval in April. It does not make the exchange a commercial bank.
BitGo Denies Breach as Unocoin Probes Wallet Transfers
BitGo says the disputed transfers used Unocoin-held keys without its participation. The exchange suspects misuse of a backup mechanism as services remain suspended.
Binance Says Hack Assets Covered, Reserve Proof Pending
The exchange says it has closed the remaining gap in customer backing, but users must wait for the new snapshot's cryptographic proof to verify it.
How to Read Kraken’s Proof of Reserves—and Its Limits
Kraken’s June 2026 snapshot separates customer-balance inclusion from wallet control. Neither alone guarantees solvency or withdrawal access.
Chainlink Introduces CustodySync With Anchorage for Custodied DeFi Borrowing
The system uses shared price data to align loan valuations, while Anchorage retains collateral and manages margin and liquidation.
What Is a Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’?
The name comes from an XKCD comic about a $5 wrench. Hardware wallets isolate keys, while multisig divides signing authority—but neither automatically prevents coerced transfers.
Russia Bars Self-Custody Withdrawals From Regulated Crypto Accounts
A separate restriction on direct crypto trades between individuals takes effect July 1, 2027, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries.
SEC Proposes Crypto Self-Custody Route for Investment Advisers
The proposal also sets conditions for state trust company custody, with public comments due 60 days after Federal Register publication.
Crypto User Loses 3M USDT in Phishing Attack, Sparking Debate Over Tether’s Responsibilities
The wallet-draining scam has renewed debate around stablecoin issuers' responsibility, decentralization, and custody options for crypto users.
Ethereum DeFi Projects Map
DeFi is a growing ecosystem of protocols and applications, which are delivering value to several thousands of users, and transacting the equivalent of hundreds of millions of dollars in digital assets, every day. The very foundations of a new financial system are being laid, with applications that enable everything from simply making transfers and payments,…
