Fidelity Digital Assets CEO Tom Jessop discusses custody services
Fidelity’s digital assets division outlines its Bitcoin custody and institutional trading solutions.
On October 10, 2018, Tom Jessop, CEO of Fidelity Digital Assets, appeared at a financial technology conference hosted by the CFA Institute in New York City to discuss the company’s Bitcoin custody and institutional trading solutions. Jessop described the architecture of Fidelity Digital Assets’ cold storage vaults, multi-signature security, and operational protocols designed to meet rigorous compliance standards.
Coverage by Institutional Investor and CoinDesk highlighted Fidelity’s emphasis on meeting the needs of asset managers, family offices, and hedge funds seeking secure ways to access the Bitcoin market. Jessop also addressed questions about market liquidity, reporting requirements, and integration with existing brokerage services.
He demonstrated how Fidelity enables clients to trade Bitcoin with reduced counterparty risk, maintain clear audit trails, and comply with SEC and FINRA regulations.The presentation underscored Fidelity’s commitment to bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and the emerging cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing regulated infrastructure that supports professional-grade Bitcoin adoption while maintaining operational transparency and risk mitigation practices.