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Bringing 'self-custody' to crypto
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules allowing investment advisors and funds to act as custodians for crypto assets, including enabling 'self-custody' and the use of state trust companies as custodians. This aims to modernize custody rules, expand investor options, and permit regulated funds to offer a broader range of crypto-related strategies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 10 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You can now operate crypto custody under clearer SEC rules, including self-custody and use of state trust companies. This opens new product lines and clients if you enable compliant crypto asset custody today.
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10 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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