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It added that collapses like <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/mt-gox\/\">Mt. Gox<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/ftx\/\">FTX<\/a> resulted from weaknesses in custodial oversight, leading to billions of dollars in losses.<\/p>\n<p>The report also highlighted the growing importance of custodians in supporting the rise of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs, which accumulated over $59 billion in assets under management, relied on custodians to hold underlying assets securely.<\/p>\n<h2>Transparency and compliance<\/h2>\n<p>KPMG called for custodians to adopt transparent practices, such as proof-of-reserves reports and stronger operational reliability, to build trust in the system.<\/p>\n<p>It stressed the importance of regulatory compliance, particularly adherence to anti-money laundering laws and oversight from agencies like the SEC and FinCEN.<\/p>\n<p>The report warned that custodians must stay ahead of emerging threats, including those posed by artificial intelligence, and adapt to new challenges in the evolving Bitcoin landscape, such as Layer-2 solutions and collaborative custody models.<\/p>\n<p>KPMG's recommendations urged custodians to prioritize security, compliance, and transparency to build investor confidence and protect the integrity of the expanding digital asset market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global accounting firm KPMG believes that strong custodial practices are key to boosting Bitcoin (BTC) adoption among institutions and businesses. 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