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November 23, 2025

Caleb & Brown for Institutional Custody – A Good Choice?

Caleb & Brown for Institutional Custody – A Good Choice. Jake Claver in this recording: “I want to put my crypto into institutional custody, but I don't have enough to work with you.”

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What this recording covers

Claver evaluates whether the brokerage firm Caleb and Brown meets the criteria for institutional-grade digital asset custody. He explains that although the firm provides segregated asset storage, uses established third-party infrastructure, maintains limited insurance, and conducts internal audits, it does not hold the official licensing of a qualified custodian. Claver discusses how the company was acquired by a fintech entity and must navigate the stringent financial regulatory framework in Australia. He notes that obtaining formal qualified custodian status under such strict financial standards requires extensive legal and regulatory compliance that standard brokerage models do not fulfill. Additionally, Claver points out that the platform finances its marketing and operations primarily through substantial retail transaction fees rather than operating as a dedicated institutional trust.

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