Gemini Custody is a regulated cold storage solution designed for institutions, private wealth, and businesses to securely store digital assets.
Key Features:
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Offline Cold Storage — Private keys are held in hardware security modules that are never connected to the internet, stored in geographically distributed secured facilities with multi-layer biometric access controls.
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Multi-Party Security — Role-based governance protocols ensure that no single party can access assets without proper authorization.
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Regulated & Compliant — Gemini is a qualified custodian and fiduciary under New York Banking Law, licensed by the State of New York. Customer assets are segregated using unique digital addresses that are independently verifiable on their respective blockchains.
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Instant Trading — Gemini Instant Trade® enables trading directly from cold storage. Withdrawals to exchange accounts are instantly credited for trading while maintaining high security standards.
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Seamless Integration — Self-service account portal and APIs allow easy balance checks, withdrawals, monthly statements, and transfers. Integrates directly with the Gemini Exchange dashboard.
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Insurance & Certifications — $100M in cold storage insurance coverage for certain crypto losses. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified.
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Supported Assets — Over 100 cryptocurrencies supported, including BTC and ETH.
Pros
- Regulated as a qualified custodian and fiduciary under New York Banking Law via Gemini Trust Company, LLC, meeting strict institutional compliance standards
- Self-service portal, REST/FIX APIs, audit trails, and sub-account management seamlessly integrate with the Gemini Exchange dashboard
- Gemini Instant Trade allows direct trading from cold storage to the exchange without moving funds out of offline custody
- ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified with independently verifiable on-chain addresses for fully segregated client assets
- Assets held in fully air-gapped offline cold storage using hardware security modules with multi-party technology and role-based governance protocols
Cons
- Primarily focused on the US market with limited global jurisdictional coverage, and is closing all EEA customer accounts as of April 2026
- Supports only around 100 cryptocurrencies, significantly fewer than top competitors that support 470+ or 1,550+ assets
- Cannot be used as a standalone custody solution independent of the broader Gemini ecosystem, as key features like Instant Trade require exchange integration