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Self-Custody
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Latest Self-Custody stories
- Hyperliquid (HYPE) Holder Urges Self-Custody to Limit CEX Market Manipulation
NMTD.HL alleged exchanges may trade against customers using deposited assets, then return tokens to original accounts or reserves after liquidations. The holder also said most tokens deposited on CEXs may face long-te…
· Investing
- D-Wallet Adds Multisignature Account Management to Its iOS App
The app offers a standard wallet for routine asset management and multisignature accounts with configurable approval thresholds.
· Technology
- Simon Dixon Says He Would Sell Bitcoin (BTC) if Any Core Feature Is Questioned
He named self-custody, peer-to-peer payments without a government intermediary and a 21 million coin supply as the three features behind that decision.
· People
- Coinbase Wallet Setup: Wallet Type Determines Bitcoin Support
Coinbase’s iOS app used the Coinbase Wallet name again in version 30.12, dated Sept. 14. Smart wallets support only EVM-compatible networks; email/social-login and mnemonic wallets also support Bitcoin and Solana.
· Technology
- Strive CEO Matt Cole Warns AI Is Raising Bitcoin Self-Custody Risks
Cole said securing Bitcoin directly requires more work than people thought.
· People
- Binance Founder CZ Urges iOS Users to Install System Updates
He warned that DarkSword can exploit iOS vulnerabilities through a Safari link, especially for users who have not updated in a long time.
· Technology
- DarkSword iOS Exploits Tied to $5.57 Million in Crypto Losses
Warnings identify at least 18 malicious websites and more than 20 affected wallets.
· Technology
- France Budget Vote Shelves Proposed Stablecoin Tax and Wallet Reporting
The 458-0 vote left crypto amendments out of the budget text sent to the Senate; two lawmakers abstained.
· Regulation
- French Assembly Backs Reporting Rule for Self-Custodied Crypto Above €100,000
The amendment passed 150-44, with eight abstentions, and would take effect only if retained in the final 2027 Finance Bill.
· Regulation
- CZ Urges Crypto Firms to Expand Security Spending and AI Tools
He also urged retail users to strengthen asset protection and warned that losing or damaging a seed phrase can lead to losses.
· Technology
- CZ Says Less Than 10% of Binance Withdrawals Went to Other Centralized Exchanges
He said most withdrawn funds may have moved to self-custody wallets and that hourly flows had turned to net inflows within 24 hours.
· Technology
- The Sandbox Says Its Token in Self-Custody Was Unaffected by Attack Involving Binance
The project urged users holding The Sandbox (SAND) on Binance to follow the exchange’s official updates and said it was working with Binance’s team.
· Technology
- Account Claims Russia’s Central Bank Allows Self-Custody Bitcoin Payments
The Bitcoin Historian’s Oct. 29 post says Russians can send BTC abroad while retaining control of their holdings.
· Regulation
- Uniswap Adds Robinhood Stock Tokens Across Protocol, Apps and API
The tokens are available worldwide, with self-custody support and 24/7 access.
· Business
- Blink Wallet Adds $1 Monthly Fee to Dormant Custodial Balances
The charge applies separately to the Bitcoin (BTC) Balance and Dollar Balance after 12 consecutive months without user-initiated activity.
· Business
- Crypto Self-Custody Wallets Leave Users With Security Trade-Offs
Multisignature wallets add coordination and recovery steps, while Tangem’s seedless system puts greater weight on protecting physical devices and checking transactions.
· Technology
- Rabby Wallet Adds iOS Tool to Remove Scam Tokens From Portfolio View
The display change does not erase blockchain records, reverse transfers or assess a token contract’s safety.
· Technology
- Bitcoin holders turn to BlackRock ETFs to ease custody burden
Alex Thorn of Galaxy Research described a shift from directly held Bitcoin into spot ETFs, with BlackRock receiving the bulk of the activity as holders seek to ease custody burdens.
· Investing
- Lightning Moves More Than $1 Billion as Bitcoin Usability Debate Continues
Lightning processed an estimated $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions in November 2025, but the figures do not establish mainstream retail adoption.
· Technology
- France Advances €100,000 Crypto Disclosure Proposal
The measure would cover self-custodied holdings and impose fines of up to $11,000, but it has not yet become law.
· Regulation
- Ledger hack concerns deepen custody doubts as investors weigh ETFs, exchanges
Yahoo Finance's Scott Melker said suspected Ledger wallet tampering and estimated losses above $86 million are deepening doubts over self-custody, potentially pushing investors toward ETFs and exchanges.
· Investing
- France Lawmakers Back $112,000 Crypto Wallet Disclosure Proposal
The measure would require reporting of self-custodied crypto holdings and impose fines for failing to declare qualifying assets.
· Regulation
- Based Says Trading Wallet and App Were Unaffected by Card Data Incident
The team has notified Singapore’s data-protection regulator and police while continuing to support affected users.
· Technology
- EU Reviews MiCA Rules That Could Require Bitcoin Wallet Certification
The consultation covers open-source development, self-custody, automated smart contracts and permissionless infrastructure. Current rules remain unchanged.
· Regulation
- CZ Recommends Crypto Custody Based on Holdings and Technical Skills
Binance founder CZ’s guide covers offline key storage, account protections, inheritance planning and the risks of relying on centralized platforms.
· Technology
- Jack Mallers Says Strike Followed Procedures in Bitcoin Retrieval Case
The Strike co-founder said a user identified the wrong self-custody address and that the company is working to help recover the Bitcoin.
· Business
- Former Mt. Gox CEO Warns Altered Ledger Devices Could Expose Wallet Recovery Phrases
Mark Karpelès said modified devices could contain hidden SIM cards capable of transmitting recovery phrases displayed during wallet setup.
· Technology
- Tangem Expands Visa Card Rollout as Crypto Access Gaps Persist
The crypto wallet provider is initially releasing 5,000 physical cards while availability remains restricted in roughly 20 countries.
· Business
- Bitget Wallet Chief Urges Clearer Controls for Self-Custody Users
Alvin Kan’s proposals focus on transaction approvals, permission revocation and account recovery. Bitget estimates about $388 million in exchange wallet transfers were affected by its Sept. 24 incident.
· Technology
- Draper Associates Lists Xverse as a Current Portfolio Company
Xverse describes its self-custodial Bitcoin platform as supporting earning, borrowing and spending, and reports more than 2 million app downloads.
· Business
- Bitcoin Exchange Inflow-to-Outflow Ratio Falls to 0.97 and Keeps Declining
The monthly average points to outflows dominating the current market phase. The trend is described as favorable to Bitcoin accumulation.
· Investing
- Uphold Launches $19.99 Crypto Inheritance Service for U.S. Users
Vault Inheritance supports Bitcoin, XRP and Hedera through an assisted self-custody wallet, with a 30-day free trial and compliance review required before transfers.
· Business
- Hyperliquid Co-Founder Says Self-Custody Matters More Than 24/7 Trading
Jeff Yan said blockchain-based finance offers users greater control over funds and more visibility into system activity than traditional platforms.
· People
- Brazil Orders $10,000 Reporting Threshold for Self-Custody Transfers
The rule takes effect Oct. 1 and applies to institutions authorized by Brazil’s central bank, with reports sent to the country’s financial crimes council.
· Regulation
- Tether, Shiga Expand Self-Custody Products Across Africa, Gulf
The partnership will use Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit to support digital-asset holding, transfers, payments and settlement services.
· Business
- Tether Adds Beta CLI and MCP Wallet Tools for Local Self-Custody
The tools let compatible AI clients access selected functions through a locally managed wallet while users retain control of wallet credentials.
· Technology
- Bitget Wallet Says Security Incident Did Not Affect User Assets
The self-custody wallet operates independently from Bitget’s exchange and says preventive checks found no security impact.
· Technology
- 1inch Launches ‘Aqua’ Shared Liquidity Layer for Self-Custodial DeFi
1inch launches Aqua, a self-custodial shared liquidity system across 13 networks aimed at improving DeFi capital efficiency and reducing reliance on traditional AMM pools.
· Technology
- Visa Veteran Says Stablecoin Adoption Hinges on Invisible Payments Infrastructure
WeFi payments lead Michael Batuev argues mainstream stablecoin adoption will depend on seamless, invisible infrastructure that blends traditional finance with onchain systems.
· Business
- Bitcoin Framed as Portfolio Hedge as Investors Seek Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
Market commentary highlights Bitcoin self-custody and diversification as key strategies for investor resilience amid regulatory shocks and economic uncertainty.
· Insights & Views