The infrastructure underpinning digital asset custody is undergoing rapid consolidation as Tier-1 financial institutions enter the market. The arrival of regulated banking services has lowered operational barriers for legacy pension funds and asset managers.
Security Protocols
Multi-party computation (MPC) and hardware security modules are replacing legacy cold-storage solutions. Institutional investors now require sub-second settlement capabilities combined with multi-signature governance frameworks.
Yield Integration
Custody providers are increasingly integrating staking and yield generation directly into secure holding environments, allowing institutional clients to offset holding costs without taking assets off-chain.