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Casa unveils ‘Praetorian’ self-custody service for nation-states

Bitcoin policy advocate Dennis Porter recently said he expects states to establish Bitcoin reserves before the federal government.

As talk of a potential Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve grows and sovereign states weigh adopting BTC as a reserve asset, crypto custody company Casa recently announced a self-custody option for nation-states called Praetorian.

The new service will provide sovereign powers with security through Casa’s multisignature crypto vaults. Each vault is located in a different jurisdiction and uses strong encryption standards for security. The service also allows for delegation between administrative personnel. Nick Neuman, co-founder and CEO of Casa, wrote:

According to Casa, security and self-autonomy are maintained regardless if Casa remains operational as a company, and funds will remain safe in the event the company ceases to exist.

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MoonPay boosts self-custodial crypto spending with new solution

MoonPay Balance will support deposits and withdrawals in euros and British pounds, with future plans to expand to the US.

Cryptocurrency infrastructure firm MoonPay is moving to improve self-custodial spending by introducing a new payment solution allowing users to hold and spend fiat balances.

On Nov. 13, MoonPay officially introduced MoonPay Balance, a new payment tool enabling users to store and spend fiat balances on MoonPay and use it as an entry point to interact with decentralized finance (DeFi).

The new solution empowers users to spend balances through MoonPay’s direct integration with non-custodial or self-custodial wallets like MetaMask, Phantom and Bitcoin.com, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.

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SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support

SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said.

Self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet SafePal is joining Telegram’s rapidly growing crypto ecosystem by launching a Mini App wallet on Messenger.

SafePal officially introduced its Telegram Mini Wallet App on Nov. 2 after announcing pre-launch during a keynote at the TON Gateway event dedicated to The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.

According to an announcement shared by SafePal, its new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts.

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Bitcoin Facing Potentially Destructive ‘Vampire Attack’ by Third Parties

Bitcoin Facing Potentially Destructive ‘Vampire Attack’ by Third PartiesDuo Nine, the founder of YCC, alerted others about an ongoing vampire attack on Bitcoin, which Satoshi Nakamoto foretold in the Bitcoin whitepaper. Nine explained that the inclusion of third parties siphoning value from the Bitcoin blockchain to other blockchains might affect its operability in the future. Bitcoin Facing Troublesome Vampire Attack Foretold by Satoshi […]

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Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor reverses remarks on self-custody after backlash

“I support self-custody for those willing and able,” Saylor said in a new post after encouraging "big bank" custody in an interview earlier this week. 

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor backpedaled on his comment that big banks should take custody of Bitcoin following a torrent of backlash from the crypto community. 

“I support self-custody for those willing and able, the right to self-custody for all, and freedom to choose the form of custody and custodian for individuals and institutions globally,” Saylor declared in a post on X on Oct. 23.

Saylor has been taking heat from the crypto community, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, after calling out “paranoid crypto-anarchists” in a recent interview.

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Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Clarifies Stance on Self-Custody Amid Backlash

Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Clarifies Stance on Self-Custody Amid BacklashFollowing the backlash from his earlier comments regarding custody providers and self-custody, Michael Saylor turned to X to clarify that he does not oppose self-custody. During an earlier interview, Saylor had minimized the role of self-custody, stating, “I think that when the bitcoin is held by a bunch of crypto-anarchists who aren’t regulated entities who […]

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Saylor Isn’t Batsh*t Insane, He’s Selfish

Saylor Isn’t Batsh*t Insane, He’s SelfishIn a recent interview, Bitcoin cheerleader Michael Saylor shocked many by dismissing concerns about Bitcoin custody, but David isn’t surprised by his statements. Saylor’s Recent Controversial Statements Are Consistent With His Past Statements Michael Saylor is known for being an ardent Bitcoin maximalist. He advocates heavily for Bitcoin, while usually bashing over cryptocurrencies, arguing that […]

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Bitcoin Self-Custody Calls Intensify as Centralization Grows: ‘No One Is Ready for the Biggest Hack in History’

Bitcoin Self-Custody Calls Intensify as Centralization Grows: ‘No One Is Ready for the Biggest Hack in History’With self-custody and third-party custodians becoming hot topics within the crypto community, the founder of timechainindex.com, an X user known as Sani, recently posted an eye-opening image of onchain data. The snapshot revealed that Coinbase currently holds 11.72% of the total 19.77 million bitcoin (BTC) in circulation. Sani’s data and insights emphasize the risks tied […]

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A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor’s ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists’ and Self-Custody Remarks

A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor’s ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists’ and Self-Custody RemarksMicrostrategy co-founder Michael Saylor blasted the original bitcoin community stating that crypto-anarchists were paranoid about possible bitcoin seizure events involving the large companies that currently provide crypto custody. Saylor said that they were the ones who could incentivize a seizure measure due to their lack of compliance with government rules while exercising self-custody. Michael Saylor […]

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Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users

Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European UsersRobinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody, security, and decentralized finance (defi) accessibility. Robinhood Crypto Rolls Out Crypto Transfers […]

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