SEC proposes crypto custody framework for advisers and funds that would permit self-custody and state trust company custodians
Monday, October 12, 2026 · first reported by JD Supra
The SEC put forward a package of rules and amendments on October 1 covering how registered investment advisers and regulated funds hold crypto assets. The proposals fall under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. They would set up a tailored custody framework that applies to registered management investment companies and business development companies. According to the headline, the framework would allow self-custody and the use of state trust company custodians.
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