The Backbone: Bespoke Custody Architecture
Custody is a crucial component of your technology stack, and is one of the core technologies that investors and token holders interact with on a daily basis.
For over a decade, we have supported some of the most innovative protocols and foundations in the space to launch, distribute, and safeguard their tokens. We support you from genesis to global adoption, delivering pre- and post-TGE support and implementing complex holding requirements.
Our bespoke solutions are based on the foundation of our proven, proprietary custody architecture, Bitcoin Suisse Vault. It encompasses cryptographic and physical security measures and redundant backup to protect crypto assets against cyberattacks, unauthorized payments, hardware damage, and even electromagnetic pulse (EMP) interference. The source code has been audited by Zühlke, with penetration testing by Compass Security, while all relevant business processes have been ISAE 3402 Type 2 audited by PwC.
Speed, Convenience, And Reassurance: Our Crypto Account
The Bitcoin Suisse Crypto Account is ideally suited to clients who need convenient and secure access to their assets for the purposes of trading, treasury management or operational processes. Assets are accessible 24/7 online, with comprehensive API support for integration into your software, apps, or web-based interfaces.
Better reassurance
Over 95% of crypto assets are held on segregated blockchain addresses in the Bitcoin Suisse Vault and thereby bankruptcy remote. Any crypto assets temporarily held in pooled storage for operational reasons are fully covered one-to-one by a bank guarantee issued by a Swiss bank. Please note that for operational reasons, we leverage third-party custody technology for certain less common crypto assets, but they generally remain segregated. Ask your relationship manager whether any of the assets in your treasury will be affected.
Better integration
Manage your treasury assets and view reports about your holdings in your own software or apps using our APIs for custody, trading, staking, reporting, and loans.
Better flexibility
Support for over 40 protocols and hundreds of crypto assets, with staking for 10 major blockchains including ETH, SOL, XTZ, ADA, NEAR and DOT.
Better participation
Participate in network governance votes for supported crypto assets such as CFG, DOT, and KSM.
Better pricing
Transparent fee based on crypto assets under management. We cover all blockchain network fees.
Better service
Exceptional client service from our committed and responsive relationship managers well beyond standard banking hours.
Maximum Sovereignty: Our Vault Account
Planning to hold tokens long-term and want to exercise maximum sovereignty? Our Vault Account puts the keys solely in your hands.
It combines sovereignty equivalent to a self-custodial wallet, with proven, robust architecture. Only you or specified accounts can authorize transactions, with all code and processes audited and tested by leading security firms.
ISAE 3402 Type 2
Audited by PwC.
Penetration Testing
by Compass Security.
Source Code Audit
by Zühlke.
Vault Account - Your Advantages
Better sovereignty
All crypto assets are held on personal, segregated addresses. Blockchain transactions can only be initiated by you and/or specified members of your organisation.
Better transparency
Get on-chain, cryptographic proof of ownership of your private keys with our message-signing feature.
Better permissioning
Stipulate which accounts can jointly approve transactions using our multi-signature asset management system.
Better flexibility
Support for over 25 blockchain protocols and hundreds of crypto assets, with custom integrations possible for new token ecosystems.
Better participation
Participate in network governance votes for supported crypto assets such as CFG, DOT, and KSM.
Better service
Exceptional client service from our committed and responsive relationship managers well beyond standard banking hours.
Safety in Numbers
The numbers below apply to the Bitcoin Suisse Group.
7
Dedicated APIs to manage and monitor trading (both FIX and REST), custody, staking, reporting, customer management and loans (REST)
6 bn
crypto assets under custody in CHF
40 +
Supported blockchains
30 +
Cryptosecurity and custody experts
How to Secure Your Crypto Assets With Us
To store your crypto assets with us, simply follow the three steps below.
Add funds and buy crypto assets
Fund your account using a bank transfer or crypto transaction. If you fund your account with fiat, click on “Trade” from the portfolio view to buy crypto assets.
Move your crypto assets to your chosen custody account.
Ask your relationship manager which type of custody account best suits your needs. By default, your clients’ crypto asset portfolios will be held on Crypto Accounts. Should you wish, your relationship manager can establish one or more Vault Accounts where you can transfer some crypto assets.
Additional Services For Crypto Foundations & Firms
Our cohesive suite of crypto finance services provides a seamlessly integrated ownership and investment experience. Here are the other services you can avail of by opening an account.
Trading - Invest
Best execution across over 12 of the world’s largest and most trusted crypto venues, with minimized counterparty risk and extensive API support.
Staking - Grow
Earn rewards that regularly outperform industry benchmarks from proof-of-stake crypto assets like ETH, SOL, DOT, ADA and many more.
Lending - Leverage
Access liquidity without selling your crypto. Borrow USD, EUR or CHF using over 15 supported assets to back your loan.
Invest in Loans - Earn
Lend major fiat currencies and earn attractive yields compared to conventional short-term money market instruments.
Secure Your Assets With a Native Crypto Powerhouse
Safety, speed and sovereignty – safeguard your crypto assets with our reliable, robust, and flexible custody solutions.