Anchorage Custody — Your Assets… Their Control. Jake Claver, recorded July 2026.
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What this recording covers
Claver addresses whether an acquisition of a digital asset custodian by a major asset management firm like BlackRock would compromise client control over held assets. He explains that custody accounts are structured as segregated, off-balance-sheet holdings, ensuring that deposited assets remain the exclusive property of the client rather than institutional assets. Under this custodial framework, client assets are legally insulated from custodial liabilities, meaning an acquiring firm would have no authority to seize or direct individual holdings. Regarding corporate acquisitions, Claver evaluates the likelihood of large asset managers buying existing custodial entities versus establishing proprietary technological infrastructure. He suggests that major institutions are more likely to build internal custody solutions by leveraging enterprise infrastructure providers such as Copper, Fireblocks, or Ripple custody rather than acquiring an independent digital asset custodian directly.
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