{
  "id": 11273269,
  "title": "U.S. SEC maps out crypto custody in new proposal that furthers its digital assets agenda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/u-s-sec-maps-out-crypto-custody-in-new-proposal-that-furthers-its",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CoinDesk",
    "slug": "coindesk",
    "url": "https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/01/u-s-sec-maps-out-crypto-custody-in-new-proposal-that-furthers-its-digital-assets-agenda"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules for the custody of crypto assets. According to the SEC, these rules would provide a framework for registered investment advisers and regulated funds to offer crypto-related investment advice and strategies. The proposal aims to modernize custody rules and expand investor choice.\n\nThe proposed rules would update requirements under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. They would address current industry practices and allow regulated funds to offer clients access to a wider range of crypto asset-related investment strategies.\n\nSEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated that the proposal would provide a clear regulatory framework for the custody of crypto assets, giving investment advisers and funds a compliant pathway. CoinDesk reports that this proposal marks the end of the term for Commissioner Hester Peirce, the inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, who is set to exit this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SEC Press Releases",
        "title": "SEC Proposal Would Address How Investment Advisers and Funds Can Custody Crypto Assets Under the Federal Securities Laws",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sec-proposal-would-address-how-investment-advisers-and-funds-can",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:16:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Block",
        "title": "SEC proposes framework allowing investment advisers, funds to self-custody crypto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sec-proposes-framework-allowing-investment-advisers-funds-to-self",
        "published": "2026-10-01T21:00:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}