21 August 2026

Market research snapshot published

Published an aggregate, machine-readable research snapshot derived from the 280-record directory and 140-record evidence dataset. Added transparent category, source-mix and evidence-depth counts without changing provider verification or evidence-review states.

Open the 2026 market research snapshot

Research governance

Research changelog

A dated summary of material changes to evidence coverage, classification, trust safeguards and buyer-facing claims.

Release 20 · Evidence queue completed

Completed 40 primary-source scope and status reviews. The directory now contains 140 evidence-reviewed records, with 138 custody, 132 ecosystem and 10 Status-Watch profiles.

Trust, taxonomy and buyer-path release

  • Made the directory counts consistent: 146 custody-service, 127 ecosystem and 7 Status-Watch profiles.
  • Added a dedicated custody-ecosystem directory and explicit research scopes.
  • Replaced guaranteed routing language with conditional, review-based wording.
  • Corrected legacy May review labels using actual research state and date.
  • Added the Editorial Trust Center and transparent next-40 review queue.
  • Shortened the homepage while preserving core evidence and institutional custody context.

Editorial and commercial-clarity corrections

  • Removed internal monetization language from buyer-facing content.
  • Clarified free profile claims, the $199 monthly Provider plan and separately quoted sponsorship.
  • Corrected the Fireblocks custody-model FAQ and a malformed Société Générale FORGE profile sentence.

Primary-source evidence expansion

  • Expanded dated primary-source evidence coverage to 100 of 280 directory records.
  • Separated editorial evidence review from provider verification and commercial status.
  • Introduced role corrections and Status-Watch treatment for materially changed records.