“Why Blockchain Custody Is So Difficult—A Hard Part” was recently posted on Perkins Coie’s Asset Management ADVocate blog. The blog post continues the analysis of the difficult question of how to comply with regulations requiring independent custody of cryptocurrency. This series focuses on the custody requirements for registered investment companies in an attempt to respond to important questions raised by the SEC’s Director of Investment Management. This installment discusses challenges custodians will face when trying to allow customers to trade cryptocurrency while maintaining custody.