Key Highlights The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new crypto custody rules. The framework could allow self-custody in certain circumstances. State trust companies could be permitted to hold clients’ crypto assets. SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Framework The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new cryptocurrency custody rules covering registered investment advisers ...
Key Highlights: The SEC has proposed a rule to clarify how investment firms can custody and retain customer crypto assets. The proposal would establish requirements for crypto custody, recordkeeping, disclosures, industry practices, and audits. The 60-day public comment proposal would allow self-custody under certain circumstances and permit state-chartered trusts to act as custodians. SEC Proposes ...
Crypto scams and hacks continued at a high frequency in 2026, with attackers carrying out 207 separate hacks during the first half of the year….