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SEC Proposes Rules That Could Change How Funds Custody Crypto

Published

2 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US SEC has proposed new rules to clarify custody requirements for crypto assets held by registered investment advisers and regulated funds under federal securities laws, aiming to reduce uncertainty and encourage institutional adoption of crypto custody solutions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

SEC’s clearer custody rules open the door for you to safely offer crypto asset services within regulated funds, but you must adjust your compliance processes quickly or risk losing institutional clients.

◆ Coverage

42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026

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