SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown By Cointelegraph

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A five-member panel of the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted 4-1 in favor of a proposal that may make it more difficult for cryptocurrency firms to serve as digital asset custodians in the future.

The proposal, which is yet to be officially approved by the SEC, recommends amendments to the “2009 Custody Rule” will apply to custodians of “all assets” including cryptocurrencies, according to a Feb. 15 statement from SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.

Commissioner Hester Peirce’s statement in response to the proposed rule changes on investment adviser custody set out by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Source: SEC.