Definition · Digital Assets
Digital Asset Custody
How digital assets are held: self-custody with private keys, on an exchange, or with a qualified custodian.
Nashional Investments · Updated October 2026
Educational definition only, not investment, tax or legal advice.
In practice
Digital assets raise questions that traditional investments do not, from custody and private keys to volatility and tax reporting. The term Digital Asset Custody is part of how we explain the asset class to clients who want exposure. We advise on how digital assets fit within a diversified portfolio and how they are held, with the risks stated plainly.
Questions
Common questions.
What does the term Digital Asset Custody mean?
How digital assets are held: self-custody with private keys, on an exchange, or with a qualified custodian.
Why does Digital Asset Custody matter for investors?
Digital assets raise questions that traditional investments do not, from custody and private keys to volatility and tax reporting. The term Digital Asset Custody is part of how we explain the asset class to clients who want exposure.
Where it applies
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