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SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is restarting efforts to regulate crypto custody for investment advisers, aiming to modernise rules and reduce burdens under previous regulations after earlier attempts failed.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.
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You face a shift as the SEC revives crypto custody rules aiming to ease burdens while clarifying compliance. If your fintech startup handles crypto assets, now is the time to prepare for clearer regulatory frameworks and revisit your custody strategies.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026
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