Digital Assets

SEC

2026-10-02 01:07:08

SEC proposes easing crypto custody rules for advisers and funds

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed changes that could remove a key custody obstacle for investment advisers offering crypto exposure to clients. Under the plan, advisers would be allowed to self-custody client crypto when no eligible custodian is available for a specific asset, subject to conditions and ongoing review. The proposal also would permit state trust companies to act as crypto custodians if they meet defined standards. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency’s rules have not kept pace with a market that has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda also weighed in, with Peirce describing current uncertainty as a regulatory 「roller coaster」 and Uyeda saying adviser custody carries an 「inherent conflict of interest」 while fiduciary duties still apply. The package also includes changes to audit, recordkeeping and disclosure requirements, and the SEC will take public comments for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The proposal comes as the SEC and CFTC continue trying to clarify crypto regulation after the CLARITY Act failed to move forward in the Senate last month.

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SEC

2026-10-01 23:10:17

SEC proposes easing rules for investment companies holding crypto for clients

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule change that would allow more investment companies to hold digital assets on behalf of clients, according to Bloomberg. The proposal is the agency’s latest move on crypto regulation and comes after a market structure bill backed by the crypto industry was blocked in the U.S. Senate last month. If adopted, the measure would remove some existing custody requirements tied to these holdings. The SEC plans to open a 60-day public comment period before drafting a final version based on the feedback it receives. Even then, the rule would not take effect automatically. It would still need formal approval through a vote by the commission before becoming effective.

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Congressional

2026-10-01 18:49:57

Congressional Research Service says CLARITY bill would permit 11 crypto activities for banks

The Congressional Research Service has released an analysis outlining 11 categories of crypto-related activities that U.S. banking institutions and credit unions would be allowed to conduct under the CLARITY Act, a bill that has already been introduced in the Senate. The list includes digital asset underwriting and trading, according to the report cited by Techub News. The document was prepared as a reference for lawmakers and explains how the legislation, if passed, would give traditional financial institutions a clearer legal framework for taking part in the crypto market. Crypto.news also referenced the report. The update points to a policy discussion centered on how existing banking entities could engage with digital assets under a more defined federal structure.

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Policy Regula

2026-10-01 17:13:48

Congressional report says legislation could steady U.S. bank crypto policy

Bitcoin News said in a post on X that a new report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service examined how federal policy on banks’ crypto activity has shifted since 2017. According to the report, federal regulators have repeatedly changed their stance on whether banks can engage in crypto-related business as presidential administrations changed. The report said Congress could reduce those policy reversals by passing legislation that clearly permits or restricts specific activities. It also referenced the CLARITY Act and highlighted differences between versions advancing in Congress. The version passed by the House would allow banks to use digital assets or blockchain for activities already permitted under existing law. A Senate committee reported version would explicitly allow 11 categories of crypto activity, including broader authority for banks to underwrite and trade digital assets. The report, as cited by Bitcoin News, frames legislation as a way to provide a more stable regulatory baseline for banks involved in crypto.

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U.S. Congress

2026-10-01 17:13:27

Congress could define banks’ crypto powers in law, report says

A new report from the Congressional Research Service says U.S. federal regulators have repeatedly shifted their stance on whether banks can engage in crypto-related business since 2017, with those changes tracking transitions between presidential administrations. According to a post by Bitcoin News on X, the report says Congress could reduce those policy reversals by passing legislation that clearly permits or restricts specific activities. The report also references the CLARITY Act. In the version passed by the House, banks would be allowed to use digital assets or blockchain for activities already permitted under existing law. A Senate committee report version goes farther by explicitly allowing 11 categories of crypto activity, including broader authority for banks to underwrite and trade digital assets.

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NYDFS

2026-10-01 16:20:42

NYDFS and Wyoming banking regulator sign MOU to coordinate crypto oversight

The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Wyoming Division of Banking have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate supervision of crypto companies operating across both states. The arrangement covers licensing reviews, examinations, and possible enforcement matters. It applies both to firms already regulated in either jurisdiction and to companies seeking approval in New York and Wyoming at the same time. Under the agreement, the two regulators will share analytical findings and past examination data to streamline application reviews, align examination schedules, and support joint examinations of cross-state businesses. The MOU also creates an expedited path for firms that have been regulated in one of the two states for at least three years under an existing license or charter and have not been subject to enforcement action, with the second regulator aiming to reach a decision within six months. The deal also sets up information-sharing on supervisory reports, market trend data, investigation updates, and notices tied to possible enforcement action, while allowing the agencies to pursue joint, coordinated, or separate enforcement steps.

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Marex

2026-10-01 13:02:33

Marex launches OTC rolling spot crypto product for institutional clients

Financial services firm Marex has launched an over-the-counter rolling spot cryptocurrency product for institutional clients, according to a Techub News brief citing Finextra’s crypto channel. The company described the launch as its latest step in the continued expansion of its digital asset offering. Marex is a diversified financial services firm listed on Nasdaq. The brief did not disclose additional product details, including supported cryptocurrencies, trading terms, or rollout timing beyond the announcement itself.

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BlackRock

2026-10-01 04:58:19

BlackRock’s BUIDL expands multi-chain liquidity infrastructure

BlackRock’s tokenized asset fund BUIDL has announced an expansion of its multi-chain liquidity infrastructure, according to a Techub News brief citing Bitcoinist. The move is intended to broaden activity across the digital asset ecosystem and provide what the report described as key development support for market participants. The upgrade also points to a strategic shift toward operations that are more scalable and more transparent. In the same report, analysts said ongoing technical upgrades will play a central role over the next quarter in maintaining user confidence and market stability. The item did not disclose further implementation details, but it framed the infrastructure expansion as part of BUIDL’s broader push to strengthen its operating setup across multiple chains.

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