This table provides a comprehensive comparison of regulated digital asset custody providers. These custodians operate under specific regulatory frameworks and licenses, offering institutional-grade custody services with enhanced compliance and oversight. Use this resource to evaluate regulated custody solutions for institutional requirements.
| Company | Key Type | M of N Signing Policy | Policy Management Features | Blockchain Networks | Supported Tokens | DeFi Access | Exchange Integrations | Disaster Recovery | Off-Exchange Settlement | API Access | Certifications* | Licenses* | Insurance | Restricted Jurisdictions | Price Based On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Digital | HSM | Flexible (2/3 minimum) | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | ✓ | X | Internal, External | ✓ | ✓ | SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 | MPI, OCC Charter, BitLicense | ✓ | N/A | AUC |
| BitGo | Multi-Sig, HSM | Flexible (2/3) | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | ✓ | INX, Bitstamp, Finery Markets | Internal, External | ✓ | ✓ | SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 | MiCA, VQF, VASP, BitLicense, SD Custodian | ✓ | Sanctioned countries | AUC |
| Cactus Custody | HSM | Flexible | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | ✓ | Bitget | Internal | ✓ | ✓ | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 | TCSP | ✓ | Iran, N. Korea, Russia, USA, Cuba, Syria | AUC |
| Liminal | MPC, Multi-sig, Multi-layer + HSM | 3/5 | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | X | ✓ | Internal | X | ✓ | SOC 2 Type 2 | ✓ | Sanctioned countries | AUC/Volume | |
| Prometheum | MPC, HSM | Flexible (3/5 minimum) | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | ETH (More coming) | ETH, ARB, GRT, UNI | X | X | Internal, External | X | On Request | SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 | SPBD, ATS | ✓ | N/A | AUC/Volume (Free with ATS) |
| Tungsten | HSM, MPC | Flexible | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | ✓ | On Request | Internal, External | ✓ | ✓ | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 | FSP | ✓ | N/A | AUC/Volume |
| Zodia Custody | M of N | Flexible | Flexible Admin Quorums, Time- or amount-locks | Most Networks | Most Tokens | ✓ | Deribit, Bitfinex, BYBIT, LMAX Digital | Internal, External | ✓ | ✓ | SOC 1 Type 1, SOC 1 Type 2, ISO 27001 | TCSP, VASP | ✓ | N/A | AUC/VOLUME |
*All Licenses & ISO Certifications have been verified by DigOpp
Note: This comparison focuses on custody providers operating under specific regulatory frameworks and is based on publicly available information, direct provider communications, and information provided by the service providers themselves. Regulatory status and licenses are subject to change. Always verify current regulatory standing directly with providers and relevant authorities. This information should not be relied upon as the sole basis for custody provider selection.
Note: This comparison focuses on custody providers operating under specific regulatory frameworks and is based on publicly available information, direct provider communications, and information provided by the service providers themselves. Regulatory status and licenses are subject to change. Always verify current regulatory standing directly with providers and relevant authorities. This information should not be relied upon as the sole basis for custody provider selection.
Regulatory Licenses Explained
MPI: Money Services Business (MSB) license from various states
OCC Charter: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency national banking charter (US)
BitLicense: New York State Department of Financial Services virtual currency license
SPBD: Special Purpose Depository Institution (various US states)
ATS: Alternative Trading System license
FSP: Financial Services Provider license
TCSP: Trust or Company Service Provider license
VASP: Virtual Asset Service Provider license
MiCA: Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation compliance (EU)
VQF: Self-Regulatory Organization for Financial Services license (Switzerland)
SD Custodian: South Dakota Custodial Trust Company charter