How do custodial accounts for digital assets differ from traditional stock accounts?

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• May 07, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Custodial accounts for digital assets differ from traditional stock accounts in several ways. Firstly, digital assets are intangible and exist only in digital form, while traditional stocks represent ownership in a physical company. Secondly, custodial accounts for digital assets are typically held by cryptocurrency exchanges or digital asset custodians, whereas traditional stock accounts are usually held by brokerage firms. Additionally, custodial accounts for digital assets often offer more advanced security features, such as multi-signature wallets and cold storage, to protect against hacking and theft. Finally, the regulatory framework surrounding custodial accounts for digital assets is still evolving, whereas traditional stock accounts are subject to well-established regulations and oversight.
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