GK8 by Galaxy What Impenetrable Custody really means for digital asset security

GK8 by Galaxy – The Story Behind Our Bold New Look

Over the past six years, GK8 has evolved significantly. Today, we introduce a new look and vision that reflects the next phase of our journey.

What can we learn from the DMM Bitcoin “leak”?

It was already Friday afternoon in Japan when crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin released a statement saying that it had lost over 4,500 bitcoin or just over $300 million. The statement euphemistically called […]

Why Seed Phrase Security Should Be Priority Number One

Private keys are the backbone of digital asset security as they provide the means by which transactions are signed. Without private keys, institutions cannot access their cryptocurrency or initiate transactions. Similar to […]

Don’t Mitigate Counterparty Risk – Eliminate It!

The emergence of digital assets has unlocked a plethora of possibilities for financial institutions. By incorporating cryptocurrencies into their portfolio, financial institutions can not only profit from offering equivalent services for an […]

Understanding Digital Asset Insurance: What You Need to Know

In recent years, institutions have begun embracing digital assets as an alternative investment class. However, this emerging asset class also presents unique challenges and risks, such as cyber security threats and theft. […]

Cryptocurrency Crime Statistics: A Visual Guide

Ever since the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto set out the case for a decentralized, trustless blockchain where everyone held their own account and transactions were verified by anyone who wanted to take part, […]

The winners (and losers) of the latest banking crisis

Following an unprecedented 2022, 2023 was supposed to put the financial sector back on track. Indeed, 2023 was looking particularly promising, at least until a little over a week ago. NASDAQ indices […]

Regulation is Coming to Digital Assets – Part 4

Part 4 – 7 Traits of Truly Future-Proof Custody Solutions As new regulations aimed at the crypto industry are being developed and implemented, it is crucial for institutions operating in this space […]

Regulation is coming to digital assets – Part 3

Part 3 – MiCA – the most comprehensive regulatory framework to date On April, 20th the EU finally passed its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Originally introduced in 2020 in response […]