13 stories about Self Custody from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 18, 2026.
World Money, a new self-custodial app, is now available in over 150 countries. It offers stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards, and trading. The app integrates with Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho, and offers boosted rewards for users who verify with World ID.
Thailand now requires crypto exchanges to verify control of self-custodial wallets and keep transaction records for five years. This move aligns with global anti-money laundering efforts but raises privacy concerns.
Casa CEO Nick Neuman reports 233,000 BTC were moved to safer storage after a Coldcard exploit, with data showing single-key Ledger and Trezor users shifting to multisig and multisig users removing Coldcard devices. This proves the resilience of self-custody solutions.
Starting January 1, 2027, Brazil will require a 24-hour waiting period for crypto transfers to self-custody wallets to combat fraud. This rule applies to all cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten argued that Bitcoin is positioned at a key inflection point on its long-term adoption curve despite macro systemic risks. Speaking with Robin Seyr, Klippsten urged a renewed focus on individual education, self-custody standards, and open-source hardware tools.
A recent hack on the Coldcard hardware wallet revealed a five-year-old firmware vulnerability. The incident has spurred the crypto industry to adopt more robust security measures, particularly around collaborative multisig setups. Cory Klippsten, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, is leading the charge for improved security standards.
A software bug in the Coldcard hardware wallet has led to the theft of nearly 600 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million. This incident is causing some investors to question the safety of managing their own private keys and consider alternatives like Bitcoin ETFs.
After Binance suspended services in the EU, 70% of user withdrawals went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to MiCA-regulated platforms. This highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance in the crypto space.
Polymarket has enabled instant self-custodial Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network using Spark. This feature allows users to deposit Bitcoin directly from their self-custodial wallets without relying on centralized exchanges.
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of a New York lawsuit seeking to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets.
Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users’ Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.
Bull Bitcoin has obtained a MiCA license in France while maintaining full self-custody and privacy features. Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure.
Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4's dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions.