Institutional Custody
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Deutsche Bank seeks MiCA license for institutional crypto custody
Deutsche Bank plans to launch regulated custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins in Europe by late 2026, aiming to serve asset managers, hedge funds, and corporate clients.
Bitcoin Yield Bonds Face Sustainability Test as Miner Spending Drives Returns
Stacks' new Bitcoin Staking bond offers institutions a 3 percent annualized yield paid in BTC, but the entire reward stream relies on miners burning Bitcoin to fund payouts, exposing participants to unique sustainability and liquidity risks
Gate VIP vs Institutional: How Exchange Perks and Infrastructure Diverge
Gate's VIP and Institutional services promise lower fees, exclusive products, and advanced infrastructure-but the real differences shape how individuals and teams access trading, custody, and capital management on the platform
Bitcoin's Shift From Rebellion to Wall Street Asset Raises New Questions
Bitcoin's original anti-establishment vision is colliding with its new role as a mainstream investment. As ETFs and institutional custody grow, the asset's identity, market logic, and user risks are being redefined for U.S. investors and global markets
SEC Crypto Custody Rule Advances to White House Review
The SEC has submitted its proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House, a move that could reshape how investment advisers and funds manage digital assets for U.S. clients
Citi to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody With Custody+ in 2026
Citigroup will introduce Bitcoin custody for institutional clients by late 2026, integrating crypto and traditional assets under its new Custody+ platform and expanding access to digital asset infrastructure.
AI Agents and Crypto Payments: Who Really Controls Your Assets
AI-powered payment tools are making crypto transactions easier, but can they access your funds directly? Here's how non-custodial wallets, Passkeys, and advanced security tech keep user assets protected as AI enters the payment flow
Ethereum's Quantum-Safe Upgrade Puts Banks on a 2027 Migration Clock
Ethereum's planned shift to quantum-resistant validator keys could force regulated banks to overhaul custody systems years before quantum computers pose a real threat, exposing a timeline and operational risk few have addressed
BitGo's $4.3B Revenue Reveals Razor-Thin Margins and Ongoing Losses
BitGo posted $4.3 billion in quarterly revenue, but nearly all of it was offset by direct transaction costs, leaving the company with negative earnings and highlighting the challenge of turning high-volume digital asset sales into sustainable profits
BitGo Faces $19M Q2 Loss Despite Revenue Jump to $4.3B
BitGo reported an $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss in Q2 2026, narrowing its net loss to $19 million even as revenue surged 80% year-over-year. The company is cutting costs and launching a $50 million share buyback.
Gate Institutional Expands Crypto Services for Professional Clients
Gate Institutional is consolidating trading, custody, and API access into a single platform for institutional clients, aiming to streamline execution, capital management, and security for trading teams, asset managers, and enterprise partners
Bitwise CIO Sees Institutional Flows Driving Bitcoin's Long-Term Value
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that even a modest allocation from global institutional investors could push Bitcoin's price far higher over the next decade, as traditional capital shifts toward digital assets and spot ETFs expand access
BitGo Investors Face Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class-Action Lawsuit
BitGo shareholders are being urged to act before August 7 if they want to lead a securities class action, as legal filings challenge the company's disclosures about crypto price risks and recent losses.
TRON's Stablecoin Surge Draws Institutional Finance to Blockchain
TRON's growing stablecoin activity and on-chain settlements are attracting institutional platforms like Anchorage Digital, signaling a shift from crypto trading to broader financial infrastructure and custody services