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SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Rules
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. SEC proposed new rules to clarify how registered investment advisers and regulated funds can custody crypto assets, including permitting self-custody in certain cases and allowing state-chartered trust companies as custodians under regulations. The move aims to provide a clearer compliance framework addressing crypto-specific custody challenges such as private keys and blockchain transactions.
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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Crypto custody rules are shifting from vague to defined, opening a compliance pathway for regulated advisers to hold digital assets safely. You need to prepare for rapid regulatory changes that could unlock institutional crypto business but also demand new operational safeguards.
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10 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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