On January 19, 2023, certain Genesis entities filed voluntary cases under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. For more information and updates regarding the filings, visit our restructuring website.

Custody

Institutional-grade solution to securely manage, transfer and store digital assets.

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Trusted by some of the largest and most sophisticated financial institutions.

Cold storage

Assets protected by multiple layers of cryptographic security, including MPC technology.

Screening requirements

20+ assets supported with new assets added regularly.

Customized loans

Real-time balance and transaction reporting suite for full portfolio auditability.

Custom insurance

Genesis Custody Limited is registered as a crypto-asset business with the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”).

Custody Overview

Integrated into Genesis industry leading suite of products, allowing for significant operational and capital efficiencies, while assets remain secured by leading practices and technology.

  • Ability to earn liquidity on assets held in Genesis Custody, removing the need to pre-fund trades.

  • Annual, flexible flat fee pricing model, with client assets stored in segregated addresses so clients can independently verify balances on their respective blockchains.

  • Advanced custody architecture with customizable verification policies, allowing for quick access to funds, without sacrificing security.

  • Robust internal operational controls to complement MPC technology to protect from internal collusion.

  • Global footprint with 24/5 operational support.

Regulatory Notes

  • Genesis Custody Limited (“Genesis Custody”): Genesis Custody is a UK-based provider of non-fiduciary, digital asset storage services to institutional clients and high net worth individuals in permitted jurisdictions. It is registered as a cryptoasset business with the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (‘MLRs’) as of December 2021. Registration under the MLRs does not mean that customers will benefit from the protections of the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Genesis Custody is registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN.

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Big custody providers [Genesis] have seen significant growth... experiencing double-digit increases in assets under custody.”

— Financial Times, January 2022

Winner of Leaders in Custody - Digital Asset Innovation Award”

— Global Custodian, May 2022

Custody FAQ

How long does the onboarding process with Genesis Custody take?

Once the custody agreement is executed, the onboarding process takes approximately 3 business days.

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Our team is ready to help you every step of the way, with a commitment to sophisticated execution and best-in-class professional support.

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