Self Custody

Breez SDK now supports Passkey Login, allowing developers to build self-custodial Bitcoin wallets without mandatory seed phrases using FIDO2 PRF extensions for deterministic key derivation.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union launched a platform that lets members hold and manage digital assets like Bitcoin while keeping control, data, and governance within the credit union.

Casa, a multisig security provider founded in 2018, positions itself as a "Swiss bank for sovereign individuals," with CEO Nick Neuman emphasizing practical sovereignty for high-value Bitcoin holders amid rising institutional adoption and physical threats.

As Bitcoin enters a new cycle, self-custody remains essential. Leading options for 2026 include Phoenix Wallet for Lightning excellence, Coldcard Q for hardware security, and Sparrow Wallet for desktop power.

Bitcoin self custody is a bedrock principle of the system, and while the ease of it has greatly improved in the last decade, it is not a solved problem.

The result of Prime Trust’s bankruptcy case reveals flaws in America’s restructuring system — and serves as a reminder of why bitcoin matters.

The cost of an on-chain transaction is an inescapable variable in the cost of self custody, even for off-chain layers.

Passport Prime from Foundation Devices gears up for a Q3 2025 release, offering NFC, 2FA, and a sleek design to boost Bitcoin security.

Stablecoins are the focus of the GENIUS Act, but if the bill is enacted into law, it will likely have an impact on U.S. citizens’ ability to use Bitcoin privately.

Theya has launched a new Bitcoin platform for businesses, enabling secure self-custody and streamlined treasury operations.