The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 program has released the longlist for the Best Custody Provider category, featuring 15 firms across federal charters, NYDFS trust companies, MPC platforms, bank-backed ventures, APAC custodians, and off-exchange settlement networks. The category sits in Pillar 2: Capital Markets & Infrastructure. A shortlist will be announced in May 2026, with the winner revealed at Proof of Talk in Paris on June 2–3, 2026. Scoring is 50% quantitative data and 50% Expert Council evaluation, assessing criteria such as qualified custodian status, assets under custody, institutional client base, audit posture, product depth, jurisdictional reach, settlement innovation, and reputation. Data sources include regulatory registers (OCC, NYDFS, FCA, FINMA, BaFin, MAS, etc.), audited filings, and private market platforms like PitchBook, Tracxn, and Crunchbase. The longlist includes notable names like Anchorage Digital, Coinbase Custody, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, BNY, Fireblocks, Ripple Custody (Metaco), Sygnum, Komainu, Zodia Custody, Crypto Finance Group, Hex Trust, Copper, Ceffu, and Bakkt Trust.

Key facts

• 15 firms longlisted for Best Custody Provider in BeInCrypto Institutional 100.
• Shortlist in May 2026; winner announced at Proof of Talk, Paris, June 2026.
• 50% quantitative data, 50% Expert Council scoring methodology.
• Criteria include qualified custodian status, AUC, client base, and innovation.
• Data verified via OCC, NYDFS, FCA, MAS, audited filings, and PitchBook.
• Covers federal charters, NYDFS trusts, MPC platforms, and off-exchange settlement.

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