SEC’s Crypto Custody Roundtable: How New Regulations Could Reshape Wall Street’s $2 Trillion Crypto Playground
April 25, 2025 — The SEC’s third crypto roundtable, focused on custody solutions, is set to redefine institutional participation in digital assets. Here’s what you need to know:
Key Discussion Points
- Regulatory overlap between SEC and CFTC
- Balancing self-custody with investor protection
- Global coordination for offshore trading
Why Custody Rules Matter
With $24B in Bitcoin ETF assets at stake, institutions demand clarity on asset security. Recent hacks like Bybit’s $195M breach underscore the urgency :cite[5].
Impact on Bitcoin & Stablecoins
- ETF Approvals: Resolved custody concerns could fast-track Ethereum and Solana ETFs.
- Stablecoin Growth: The GENIUS Act aims to regulate $200B+ stablecoin market.
“This roundtable legitimizes crypto as financial infrastructure.”
What’s Next?
Upcoming SEC roundtables on DeFi (May 12) and tokenization (June 6) will further shape crypto’s integration into traditional finance.
