These certifications cover the design, development, provision and operation of digital asset custody services, demonstrating a strong, structured commitment to quality, information security and data privacy in a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
Building trust through international standards
As the digital asset sector continues to evolve, trust, security and regulatory alignment are critical for institutional adoption. By achieving these globally recognized certifications, the operators of Custody Services have strengthened its ability to meet international expectations and enhance stakeholder confidence.
Advancing governance and risk management
Through our independent third-party audit, we validated its well-established management systems supported by a defense-in-depth security approach.
This achievement enables the operators of Custody Services to:
- Enhance governance and operational maturity
- Strengthen risk management capabilities
- Implement a structured approach to continuous improvement
- Reinforce institutional-grade security and privacy controls
A unified framework for sustainable growth
By integrating ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, the operators of Custody Services have established a cohesive and efficient management framework that:
- Streamlines compliance efforts
- Reduces operational duplication
- Improves operational efficiency
- Supports scalable business growth
This integrated approach enables the consistent delivery of secure, reliable and trusted digital asset custody services, while addressing evolving regulatory and market demands.
Wendy Jiang, General Manager at Cactus Custody, commented: “'Achieving these rigorous ISO certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, is a validation of our unwavering commitment to quality, security and data privacy. It reinforces our position as a trusted, institutional-grade custodian dedicated to setting the global benchmark for operational excellence in digital asset security and compliance.”
Chris Yau, Deputy Director, Products and Services Development at SGS said: “These certifications demonstrate the effective implementation of an integrated management system aligned with the ISO high-level structure, enabling consistent governance across quality, information security and privacy domains. Through our audit, we verified the robustness of risk-based thinking, control effectiveness and life cycle management processes - particularly in areas such as secure system development, access control, incident response and privacy risk integration. This provides a strong foundation for scalable, compliant and resilient digital asset custody operations.”
The recognition was presented to Jessie Gao, Business Development Manager of Cactus Custody (left) and Jacky Zhong, Operation Executive of Cactus Custody (middle) by Chris Yau, Deputy Director, Products and Services Development of SGS (right).
About Cactus Custody
Founded in February 2019, Cactus Custody is BIT’s institutional-grade digital asset custody solution. Its operating structure includes a Swiss Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) membership framework supporting institutional AML/CTF compliance standards. Cactus Custody supports leading institutions globally, including payment companies, funds, and mining operators, and secures billions of dollars in digital assets.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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