Objective Policy Review

Crypto Platform Terms of Service

A structural comparison of asset custody, third-party reliance, and legal frameworks across major crypto cards and wallets.

Last Reviewed: July 2026

Tier Methodology

  • Tier 1: Pure Non-Custodial - Users retain exclusive legal ownership and control of their private keys and assets.
  • Tier 2: Hybrid & Ecosystems - Self-custody combined with collateralization agreements or fragmented third-party terms.
  • Tier 3: Centralized Custody - Custodial models where users do not hold private keys, ranging from third-party custody to treasury 'sale' structures.
  • Tier 4: Centralized Baseline - Mainstream baseline platforms for structural contrast.