SEC Issues New Guidance for Brokers on Crypto Asset Custody, Scrutinizes ATS Platforms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken significant steps to clarify regulatory expectations for broker-dealers holding crypto assets. In a key development, the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets issued staff guidance to assist brokers in complying with existing customer protection rules when dealing with cryptocurrency custody. This move aims to provide a clearer framework for traditional financial firms engaging with digital assets. Simultaneously, the Commission announced increased scrutiny of Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) that trade crypto asset securities. The SEC is focusing on ensuring these platforms operate in accordance with federal securities laws, signaling a more active regulatory approach to the crypto trading ecosystem. These parallel actions highlight the SEC's ongoing efforts to integrate digital assets into the established regulatory perimeter while enforcing compliance. [news_title_rus=Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) выпустила руководство по хранению криптоактивов для брокеров и усилила надзор за ATS