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US SEC's crypto regulatory work 'not finished,' more proposals ahead: SEC Chair Paul Atkins
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US SEC plans to introduce additional regulatory proposals to modernise the framework for crypto assets, including a dedicated custody framework to provide clear compliance pathways for investment advisers and funds. The SEC aims to maintain the US as the global leader in crypto innovation by updating rules that predate the internet and launching initiatives like the Innovation Exemption for tokenised stocks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for tighter crypto custody rules and new compliance demands as the SEC reshapes investment adviser frameworks. This opens more structured market access but raises the bar on operational readiness for crypto asset handling.
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42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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