SEC Pushes Regulatory Progress With Broker-Dealer Crypto Custody Clarity

The SEC outlined how broker-dealers can legally custody crypto asset securities under existing customer protection rules, offering long-awaited clarity on possession, control, and risk management while signaling tighter safeguards for digital assets. SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Custody Standards for Crypto Asset Securities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published on Dec. 17 a statement issued … Read more

SEC Educates Retail Investors on Holding Crypto as Custody Decisions Become Market-Critical

The SEC is educating retail crypto investors on how the storage of digital assets can determine whether holdings survive hacks, bankruptcies, or shutdowns, while urging closer scrutiny of custodians and stronger personal security as crypto risks persist. SEC Lays out How Investors Can Hold Crypto While Managing Custody and Security Exposure The U.S. Securities and … Read more

Data Shows Coinbase Tops $347B in Bitcoin With Over 3M BTC Under Custody

According to timechainindex.com stats, Coinbase now custodies 3,002,996 bitcoin—valued around $347 billion—up from 2,919,643 BTC 57 days ago, a net gain of 83,353 BTC since July 26. Under Management: Coinbase Adds 83,353 BTC Since July 26, Pushing Stack to $347B Data collected from timechainindex.com and compared to a report published 57 days ago, exchange-traded funds … Read more

Standard Chartered Brings Elite Crypto Custody to Luxembourg, Fuels EU Expansion

Standard Chartered’s launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions. Crypto Custody Takes Center Stage as Standard Chartered Expands to Luxembourg Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group known for its presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, has … Read more