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SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Rules to Unlock Multi-Trillion Dollar Market Access
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC has proposed updated custody rules for crypto assets held by registered investment advisers and regulated funds, introducing more flexible options like qualified custodians, state trust companies, and limited self-custody under strict conditions to modernize regulation for the digital asset sector.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You can now navigate a regulatory opening that legitimises new custody options for crypto funds, including limited self-custody, but only if you meet strict security and compliance tests. The market has cleared a major access point, so act fast to position your compliance and custody offerings before rules finalise.
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42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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