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SEC Revives Crypto Custody Rule for Investment Advisers
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC is revisiting and updating its crypto custody rules for investment advisers, sending a new proposal to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review that aims to modernize custody requirements and address cryptocurrency assets explicitly.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.
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You face a tightening regulatory environment around crypto custody that could redraw who qualifies as a custodian and how crypto assets must be safeguarded. Prepare to engage with new compliance demands or pivot your custody partnerships as rules firm up by late 2026.
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3 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026
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