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German Banking Giant Commerzbank Approved for Crypto Custody Services

Commerzbank AG – the fourth largest bank in Germany – has received its Crypto Custody License after unveiling plans to break into digital asset safekeeping almost two years ago. This makes Commerzbank the first full-service bank in Germany to receive the license. Commerzbank Enters Crypto Custody Per a press release on Wednesday, the bank’s new license opens it to launching a “broad range” of new digital asset services, especially pertaining to crypto assets. Its first goal...

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German Banking Giant Deutche Bank Seeks a Crypto License (Report)

The largest bank in Germany in terms of total assets – Deutsche Bank – has reportedly sought regulatory permission to start operating as a crypto custodian. DZ Bank – another leading financial institution in the country – has already progressed in that field, partnering with Metaco and Harmonize to offer digital asset custody to institutional clients.  Recent Bloomberg coverage informed that Deutsche Bank (the biggest German bank with millions of customers and total assets...

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Nasdaq to Offer Crypto Custody Services by Mid 2023

The leading stock exchange – Nasdaq Inc. – could make another push toward the cryptocurrency sector by launching custody services by the end of the second quarter of this year.  Fidelity and Bank of New York Mellon are other financial behemoths that offer such options. Ira Auerbach – Senior Vice President and Head of Nasdaq Digital Assets – said in a recent interview that the global exchange group will aim to obtain all necessary approvals and form the technical...

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Crypto Firm Juno Restarts Services After Finding a New Custodian Partner

The Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Juno announced that all services are “now up and running again.” It increased daily withdrawal limits at the beginning of the year and urged customers to transfer their holdings into self-custody wallets, citing issues with its previous custodian partner – Wyre.  Back on Track Juno temporarily halted cryptocurrency purchases on its platform in early January and auto-converted the stablecoins – USDC, USDT, mUSDC – to USD. It also...

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Crypto Platform Advises Users to Withdraw Funds Amid Custody Issues

The cryptocurrency firm – Juno – advised its users to withdraw their assets and store them in self-custody wallets or sell their holdings for cash because of “uncertainty” with its partner. The company plans to solve the issues by finding a new associate. A Warning Before the Storm? In a recent Twitter thread, Juno revealed that its custody partner has been experiencing certain problems. As such, the entity temporarily halted cryptocurrency purchases on its platform and...

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Self-Custody Your Bitcoin, Urges Paxful CEO

Ray Youssef – Chief Executive Officer of crypto platform Paxful – said customers should never keep their bitcoin holdings on centralized exchanges.  Instead, they must self-custody their possession to prevent becoming victims in another crash similar to the FTX one. Don’t Trust Centralized Entities Youseff urged market participants to store their bitcoin in self-custody wallets. He said he feels responsible for Paxful’s millions of users, hence his recommendation: “As CEO of...

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State Street Partners with Copper to Offer Crypto Custody for Institutional Clients

Slate Street – a bank holding company headquartered in Boston – has partnered with crypto infrastructure provider “Copper” to launch institutional-grade digital asset custody for its clients. Upon regulatory approval, the firm will offer custody services for some of the most “active” cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and Polkadot. “The firm will leverage its robust infrastructure and vast experience to assist clients’ transition and thrive in the...

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Nexo Tapped Bakkt as its Cryptocurrency Custodian Partner

The cryptocurrency lending platform – Nexo – joined forces with the Nasdaq-listed digital asset company – Bakkt Holdings. As a result, the latter will custody a portion of Nexo’s Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings in the Bakkt Warehouse. Bakkt’s Newest Partnership The Bakkt Warehouse comprises both online (“warm”) and offline (“cold”) digital asset storage. The company balances between the two tiers to minimize risks associated with cryptocurrency custody services. In a recent...

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Another Major Korean Bank to Provide Crypto Custody Services

One of the largest financial institutions in South Korea – Woori Financial Group – will offer crypto custody services to its clients. Its banking unit – Woori Bank – will launch the initiative in a partnership with the fintech solutions provider – Coinplug Inc. Woori Bank Dives into Crypto According to a report from The Korean Economic Daily, Woori Bank will be the next South Korean bank to enter the digital asset custody services (DACS) market. The institution teamed up with...

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US Investment Bank Cowen to Offer Crypto Custody Services

American multinational investment bank Cowen Inc. will join some Wall Street organizations after announcing plans to hold digital assets for hedge funds and asset managers. The firm partnered up with Standard Custody & Trust Co. to provide ”institutional-grade” custody services for cryptocurrencies. The Demand Is Here The recent rally of most crypto assets has caught the attention of many investors and capital holders. Following the increased demand, the US investment...

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