METACO, the Swiss-based provider of security-critical software and infrastructure for the digital asset ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Brink’s (NYSE:BCO), the provider of total cash management, route-based secure logistics and payment solutions. The deal with Brink’s extends METACO’s institutional digital asset custody services into the physical world through its secure logistics expertise and global…
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LGT Bank selects SEBA Bank for digital asset services
SEBA Bank, a Swiss-based, FINMA licensed digital assets banking platform, had partnered with LGT Bank to provide digital asset custody and brokerage services. LGT Bank is part of LGT Group, an international private banking and asset management group with over CHF280bn in assets under management. LGT Bank is leveraging SEBA Bank’s fully regulated banking platform…
Protego adds two to board
Protego Trust Bank N.A. has appointed Brian P. Brooks and Michael A. Carpenter to its board. They join five other independent directors on Protego’s board. Widely recognised as a leader in financial services law and policy, and emerging technologies, Brooks served as acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency until January 2021, where he was instrumental…
Bain Capital Crypto partners with Sudrania
Bain Capital Crypto has adopted Sudrania’s vertically integrated back-office platform, powered by its Seamless Crypto software. With over 140 API connections across the digital assets ecosystem, Sudrania claims that Seamless Crypto is one of the world’s most advanced general ledger accounting systems, offering automated waterfall calculations, P&L allocations, automated fees/expense accruals, timely NAV calculation, enhanced…
KBA publishes crypto asset regulatory update
KB Associates has published an update of the regulation of crypto assets – download it here
AIMA publishes Digital Asset Custody Guide
AIMA publishes Digital Asset Custody Guide – download it here
Crypto Finance appoints new head of Asia
Daniel Kukan has been appointed head of Crypto Finance Asia. Prior to moving to Singapore, he was a senior trader at Crypto Finance AG in Zürich. He succeeds Alisher Tashpulatov. Crypto Finance, a FINMA-regulated financial institution and a member of Deutsche Börse Group, offers digital asset services, including brokerage, custody, infrastructure, and tokenisation solutions for…
Fireblocks adds GLMR & MOVR
Fireblocks has added GLMR and MOVR tokens to its platform. By adding Glimmer (GLMR, the Moonbeam Network’s utility token on the Polkadot network), and Moonriver (MOVR, the network’s Kusama deployment) to the Fireblocks platform, it is facilitating direct custody of these tokens for financial institutions. Fireblocks currently supports more than 1,000 tokens and 30 protocols.
BISON hires heavy-hitter for bus dev role
Dr Sven Hildebrandt, one of the leading lights of the European crypto space, has agreed to join the digital and crypto business at BISON, a digital currency trading platform powered by Börse Stuttgart. He will become executive director of business development & strategic partnerships from 1 May 2022. Hildebrandt currently runs his own consultancy.
Accelerate deploys Tetra custody solution
Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. has selected Tetra Trust Company as custodian for its digital assets. Initially, the Accelerate NFT Fund LP, the first Web3 investment vehicle in Canada, will deploy Tetra’s custody solution which enables clients to store and settle their digital assets within a secure environment. Calgary-based Accelerate is one of Canada’s fastest growing…