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Custody

Custody refers to the safekeeping and management of assets on behalf of a client. In cryptocurrency, a custodial service holds and secures the private keys to a user's funds, meaning the custodian has control over sending and receiving coins. This is common with exchanges and institutional services. The alternative is self-custody (non-custodial), where the user holds their own private keys and has full control over their assets.

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