Gemini Custody

Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody

Gemini Custody is an institutional-grade digital asset custody solution providing secure storage and management of cryptocurrencies for hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and enterprise organizations. Operating as a qualified custodian under New York Banking Law with fiduciary responsibilities, Gemini Custody delivers the regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, and institutional-grade security infrastructure required by professional investors.

Service Overview

As a New York trust company licensed by the NYDFS, Gemini Custody offers segregated account structures with offline cold storage using multisignature technology and HSM-based key management. The platform was the first crypto custodian to achieve SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications audited by Deloitte, alongside ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification and PCI DSS compliance. Gemini's custody infrastructure supports 70+ digital assets with comprehensive reporting, detailed audit trails, and role-based governance protocols.

Key Features

• Qualified Custodian Status: Operating under New York Banking Law as a licensed trust company with fiduciary responsibilities
• Cold Storage Systems: Offline storage using multisignature technology, HSM-based key management, and multiple layers of biometric access controls
• Segregated Account Structures: Dedicated account separation for institutional clients with comprehensive physical security measures
• SOC Certifications: First crypto custodian with SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications (Deloitte-audited), plus ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and PCI DSS compliance
• Instant Trade Feature: Trade directly on Gemini Exchange with assets held in cold storage without manual transfers between custody and trading accounts
• Multi-Asset Support: Support for 70+ digital assets including BTC, ETH, and major altcoins
• Regulatory Compliance: New York trust company providing institutional-grade fiduciary protections unavailable from unregulated custodians
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance coverage for digital assets in custody
• Institutional-Grade Reporting: Detailed reporting, audit trails, and account management tools for segregating client portfolios
• 24/7 Customer Support: Global customer support with institutional account management

Supported Client Types

Gemini Custody serves institutional clients including hedge funds requiring qualified custodian relationships, registered investment advisors and asset managers, family offices managing digital asset portfolios, enterprise organizations with corporate treasury needs, and financial institutions requiring regulated custody solutions. The platform is used by landmark products including the VanEck Solana ETF, demonstrating its institutional credibility.

Why Choose Gemini Custody

Gemini differentiates through its status as a licensed and regulated qualified custodian with fiduciary responsibilities, industry-leading security standards validated by third-party audits, comprehensive insurance coverage, and deep expertise serving institutional clients globally. With offices in New York, Seattle, and Singapore, and registration with AUSTRAC in Australia, Gemini provides the regulatory compliance, security infrastructure, and institutional-grade service required by professional investors managing digital asset portfolios.