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SEC Crypto Custody Rule Review: Why the Next Bitcoin Boom Could Start on Wall Street
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC is revising crypto custody regulations to better accommodate digital assets and institutional investors, potentially easing barriers to Bitcoin ownership on Wall Street. This regulatory shift could enable broader institutional adoption by clarifying custody requirements and making compliant infrastructure more accessible.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You will find a new regulatory window open on digital asset custody as the SEC revises rules tailored to blockchain and institutional needs. This change takes custody from niche legal uncertainty to a mainstream access point for Wall Street investment and product innovation.
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