California lawmakers have unanimously approved a measure targeting inactive custodial crypto accounts. The policy could enable authorities to seize digital assets held in dormant accounts through custodial services. This development underscores a critical principle in the crypto space: the importance of maintaining direct control over your private keys. Users storing assets with third-party custodians face regulatory risks that self-custodied wallets may avoid. The vote signals growing state-level interest in regulating digital asset holdings, making it essential for investors to understand the distinction between custodial and non-custodial solutions when managing their cryptocurrency portfolios.

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GamefiEscapeArtistvip
· 4h ago
Oh my god, California's move is brilliant—seizing even dormant accounts? Now those laid-back crypto holders are going to panic. --- Here we go again, regulatory authorities just can't stand us holding peacefully. Self-custody wallets are the way to go. --- That's why I transferred my coins out of exchanges long ago. Storing them in my own wallet feels secure, no one can touch them. --- Honestly, anyone still keeping their coins on exchanges or custodial services should wake up. These kinds of news are happening more and more. --- Self-custody wallets are the way to go, or else you'll be worried every day about the government raiding your home. It's too absurd. --- California opened a loophole; other states should follow suit... This is basically forcing us toward decentralization.
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TokenCreatorOPvip
· 4h ago
Put me aside here, still thinking about putting your coins on the exchange? Now California has taken action directly. Accounts that don't move are gone just like that. Hopefully you've learned your lesson this time.
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PrivacyMaximalistvip
· 4h ago
Here we go again, which is why I never use exchange wallets... Keep your own keys, no one can move them Regulators' reach is indeed getting longer and longer
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GasGoblinvip
· 4h ago
Self-custody or not, it's really not a big deal.
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liquidation_watchervip
· 4h ago
ngl now you really have to manage your own wallet, as exchange custody of your coins can be frozen at any time California's move, will other states be far behind... Another "for your own good" excuse to start confiscating assets Dormant accounts are directly confiscated? You should have held your keys long ago The government is overreaching, today they freeze your coins, tomorrow they freeze mine
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tx_pending_forevervip
· 4h ago
That's not right. Are self-custody wallets really that secure? What if the private key is lost?
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