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SEC Proposes Last-Resort Crypto Self-Custody for Advisers and Funds
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US SEC has proposed allowing investment advisers and regulated funds to self-custody crypto assets only when no permitted custodian is available, introducing strict operational and oversight requirements. The proposal also formally recognises eligible state trust companies as crypto custodians, aiming to offer alternatives for assets lacking traditional custody support.
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 must adapt your fund's custody strategy to document the absence of permitted custodians before self-custodying crypto assets. This shift opens the door for selective self-custody but requires you to build rigorous controls and governance immediately.
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10 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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