Alphabet is planning to launch Google Multi-Party Compute, a cryptocurrency custody security service designed to help banks and financial institutions safeguard crypto and tokenized assets. It will be showcased at Alphabet's digital asset symposium on Oct. 28 and is currently in preview, with several financial institutions reportedly testing it. The service will eventually secure assets on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, with commercial availability planned for early 2027 and pricing not yet disclosed. The launch comes as concerns grow that A.I. could attack and gain control of private keys, which are already a major hacking target; Chainalysis reports that 44% of cryptocurrency stolen in 2024 resulted from private key hacks. GOOGL shares have gained 20% over the past 12 months and trade at 320.58 USD per share.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.0T |
| Close on 10/27/2026 | 320.57 |
| Change that session | +1.19% |
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