US SEC Discusses Virtual Asset Custody Regulations with Kraken, Anchorage, Exodus, and Others
Summary
- The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly begun serious discussions on virtual asset custody regulations.
- It was announced that key industry figures from Kraken, Exodus, and Anchorage Digital will participate in the discussions.
- Commissioner Peirce emphasized that custody issues are a key challenge in integrating virtual asset regulations.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun serious discussions on regulations for virtual asset (cryptocurrency) custody.
According to Cointelegraph on the 17th (local time), the SEC announced through an official notice that "Commissioners Hester Peirce, Caroline Crenshaw, Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda, and Richard Gabbert, Chief Counsel of the Virtual Asset Task Force (TF), will discuss custody-related issues in a roundtable meeting with industry representatives."
It is reported that key industry figures from Kraken, Exodus, and Anchorage Digital will attend the meeting. Additionally, WisdomTree, Fidelity, and Fireblocks will also be present.
Regarding this roundtable meeting, Commissioner Peirce, who leads the SEC Virtual Asset TF, emphasized the importance by stating, "Custody issues are among the most challenging aspects of integrating virtual assets into the regulatory framework."
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