A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that conventional security audits, including standard SOC 2 examinations, fail to capture the real attack surfaces in crypto custody, citing key management flaws, insider threats, and smart contract risk as systematically underexamined. The piece reflects a growing institutional chorus questioning whether audit certifications provide meaningful assurance in a threat environment that evolves faster than audit cycles.
Armada's crypto desk relies on Fireblocks as its custody partner and positions SOC 2 compliance as a trust signal to family offices, hedge funds, and institutional holders. If the market narrative shifts toward viewing SOC 2 as insufficient, Armada may need to supplement its counterparty disclosures with specifics on Fireblocks' MPC architecture, insurance coverage, and penetration testing cadence to maintain credibility.