Google unveils digital-asset custody service in private preview

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 9:57 AM EDT

Google unveiled Google Multi-Party Compute (MPC), a digital-asset custody and security service in private preview, CoinDesk reported. The system is designed to help banks and other financial institutions safeguard and move cryptocurrencies. Commercial availability is planned for early 2027.

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