Coinbase Custody

Coinbase Custody is an institutional-grade digital asset custody solution providing secure storage for cryptocurrency and blockchain-based assets. As a qualified custodian regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services, Custody serves institutions requiring the highest security and compliance standards.

Security Infrastructure

Multi-Layer Security: Assets are secured using offline cold storage with geographically distributed security, hardware security modules (HSMs), and multi-signature authorization. The platform employs bank-level security practices including 24/7 monitoring, intrusion detection, and physical security controls.

Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance program protecting client assets against theft, loss, and security breaches. Coverage includes both hot wallet and cold storage assets.

Regulatory Compliance: Coinbase Custody Trust Company operates as a New York State-chartered limited purpose trust company, providing fiduciary-grade custody meeting institutional compliance requirements.

Asset Coverage and Integration

470+ digital assets supported for custody, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a comprehensive range of altcoins, tokens, and blockchain-based securities. The platform continuously adds support for new assets as they meet security and compliance criteria.

Prime Integration: Seamlessly integrated with Coinbase Prime for unified institutional access. Prime provides integrated trading, financing, and custody solutions for sophisticated investors managing $300B in institutional assets under management. All Prime accounts include secure storage with institutional-grade security measures, insurance coverage, and offline cold storage.

Custody Features

Staking Integration: Institutional staking services allowing clients to earn rewards on proof-of-stake assets while maintaining custody security. Supports delegation to validators and automated reward distribution.

Governance Participation: Tools for participating in blockchain governance, protocol upgrades, and token holder voting while assets remain in secure custody.

Reporting and Compliance: Detailed transaction reporting, audit trails, and compliance documentation supporting institutional accounting and regulatory requirements. Integration with third-party accounting and tax platforms.

API Access: Programmatic access for automated asset management, reporting, and integration with institutional treasury management systems.

Target Clients

Designed for asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, financial institutions, corporations, and other institutional investors managing significant cryptocurrency holdings requiring regulated custody solutions. Clients include major asset managers like BlackRock, Grayscale, and VanEck managing Bitcoin ETFs and cryptocurrency investment products.