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Five custody questions to ask any crypto venue

18 June 2026 · 7 min read

Five custody questions to ask any crypto venue

Segregation, attestation, insurance, withdrawal policy and key ceremony — in that order.

Segregation first

If client assets are commingled with venue treasury, nothing else on the list matters much.

Attestation cadence

Quarterly attestation by a recognised auditor is the practical minimum.

Written by the Helvetia Markets trading desk in Zurich. General information only, not investment advice.