Google is preparing to launch a security platform for financial institutions that custody cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets, built on its Multi-Party Compute (MPC) system. The system splits private keys across separate systems to avoid a single point of failure, so the full key never exists in one place; the vault runs in a hardware-isolated confidential space and blocks unauthorized transfers before they are signed. According to CoinDesk, Alphabet is already using the system to protect assets on Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), while Google has not disclosed participating institutions, the assets secured, or expected pricing, and plans commercial availability in early 2027. A September Uphold survey found 75% of American banks had blockchain finance programs underway, with 22% running live or scaling projects and 53% piloting or evaluating specific applications. DeFiLlama reports private-key compromises accounted for almost 6% of cryptocurrency exploits, an estimated $1.25 billion in losses.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 324.89 |
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