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Why Custody is the Foundation of Trust in Finance
What’s the one element that could make or break trust in the future of finance?
IFW Editorial June 11, 2026
4 min readLong-reads, field reports, and conversations with the operators, founders, and policymakers shaping the next era of financial technology.
What’s the one element that could make or break trust in the future of finance?
Failures like FTX and Thodex weren't a fluke. Let’s talk about the technical and procedural requirements of Proof-of-Reserves, the new standard for investor trust.