The 50 Most Interesting Companies In Bitcoin's History: 39/50
Copper.co
The Idea: UK-based institutional crypto exchange and custody solution. Copper focuses on meeting regulatory requirements for institutional investors while providing deep liquidity and prime brokerage services.
Early Traction: Copper capitalized on European regulatory clarity (FCA registration) while U.S. institutions struggled with custody and compliance.
Peak Stats: Processes billions in institutional crypto trades annually. Backed by Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, and others.
Status Today: Active. Growing as a key platform for European and global institutional investors.
Why It Matters:
Copper represents how regulatory clarity and institutional expertise can combine to build valuable crypto infrastructure, particularly in regions with clearer regulatory frameworks.