Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for a buyer enters a fourth month

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Copper’s chief executive Amar Kuchinad departs after just a year, as the crypto‑custody firm’s four‑month buyer search intensifies, according to two insiders. His 2024 appointment aimed to boost institutional confidence, yet the exit signals lingering valuation concerns and could pressure Copper’s token‑backed services, potentially widening market skepticism toward custodial platforms.