Custodia Bank CEO Aims to Bridge Finance and Crypto with Secure Bitcoin Custody

Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long prioritizes security and compliance for Bitcoin's future
Long has experience at top banks like Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley
Long founded Custodia Bank to bridge traditional finance and digital assets
Custodia Bank offers Bitcoin custody with security and compliance
Long says the Fed "threw the baby out with the bathwater" in its crypto crackdown

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Posted 9/22/2023, 4:00:15 PM