REGULATION · US
US SEC proposes long-awaited crypto asset rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed regulatory rules for crypto assets, ending years of ambiguity. Expected to define custody, trading, and disclosure standards that BFSI and fintech platforms must comply with.
WHY IT MATTERS
First clear SEC-led framework for crypto in BFSI; banks and custody platforms can now architect compliant solutions; non-compliance risk spikes for existing unregulated offerings.
Source: Reuters · 2026-08-18