What is self-custody?

For individuals, self-custody is often the most popular route. This means taking full control of private keys — typically on a hardware wallet — and removing reliance on any third party. In short, following the "not your keys, not your coins" ethos. Until Qredo, it was very difficult for institutions to realize independent self-custody.

What is a platform in personal computing?

In personal computing, a platform is the basic hardware (computer) and software (operating system) on which software applications can be run. This environment constitutes the basic foundation upon which any application or software is supported and/or developed.

Should banks use a sub-custody approach to cryptocurrencies?

A sub-custody approach also can help banks quickly get involved with cryptocurrencies. But it also means that financial institutions are relying on the capabilities of other providers, which often have limited resources, to meet their clients’ needs and secure their clients’ assets.