The SEC proposed on October 1, 2026, a tailored custody framework for investment advisers and registered funds holding crypto assets. The proposal could allow self-custody in specified circumstances and use of state trust companies, while modifying requirements related to adviser audits and broker-dealer custodial services. The agency opened a 60-day public consultation following publication in the Federal Register, so the rules have not been finalized. The actual impact will depend on the final provisions, compliance requirements, institutional adoption and measurable operational outcomes.
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