Coinbase: Key Player In New Era Of Bitcoin ETFs, Encourages Investor Caution

Crypto exchange Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), which acts as the primary custodian for 10 of the 13 currently available spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighted Tuesday its robust security measures.

What Happened: Coinbase brings "less exposure to custodial risks" for investors compared to directly owning a cryptocurrency, the firm's chief security officer Philip Martin said in an interview with CNBC.

Martin explained the extensive vetting process Coinbase underwent with ETF issuers, reflecting a commitment to security since the firm launched in 2012.

Blockchain addresses don't necessarily prove ownership or off-chain conditions, he added.

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Regarding potential security risks with increased crypto interest due to ETFs, Martin highlighted the extensive due diligence done by ETF issuers.

Why It Matters: ETFs will open doors for previously hesitant investors, Martin says. They will promote "more stable risk management in market infrastructure," he added.

Anticipating a potential influx of new crypto investors, Martin stressed the importance of choosing reputable counterparties with a good track record.

He reiterated the importance of online security practices like two-factor authentication for first-time investors.

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