Amar Kuchinad has departed his role as chief executive of cryptocurrency custody firm Copper, according to two people familiar with the matter, as the company’s search for a buyer enters its fourth month. Kuchinad had served as Copper’s CEO since 2024. The development was reported by CoinDesk. Copper operates in the cryptocurrency custody sector, while the reported leadership change comes during an ongoing effort to find a buyer for the company. The source material did not provide further details about the circumstances of Kuchinad’s departure, the identity of any prospective buyer or the status of negotiations. It also did not specify who will lead Copper following his exit. The report is relevant to market participants tracking developments among crypto infrastructure and custody businesses.
