Casa launches multi-signature Ethereum self-custody vault
Casa has added Etheruem support to its self-custody storage solutions, providing multi-signature security for BTC and ETH. Since its inception in 2016, Casa promoted multi-signature self -custody of BTC in the industry with its flagship Bitcoin vault allowing users to store the cryptocurrency using up to five keys for more distributed security. Casa's service originally catered to Bitcoin 'whales' that were willing to spend $10,000 a year on custody, before opening its service to a broader base of Bitcoin users. The company has now added an Ethereum vault to its platform, with ETH holders also able to use up to five keys to secure their holdings. According to Casa CEO Nick Neuman, the fact that Bitcoin and Ethereum operate as completely different protocols, the industry had not yet built a security solution that accommodates both on the same platform aside from various hardware wallet models. The firm is also engaging with users over the potential of adding self-custody...