SEC Announces Key Details for Upcoming Crypto Custody Roundtable

The SEC has scheduled a roundtable on crypto custody for April 25, focusing on crucial aspects of custody practices for crypto assets. Commissioner Hester M. Peirce emphasises the importance of addressing custody issues for regulatory integration. The event, open to the public, will be held in Washington, D.C., and streamed live on the SEC’s website.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined the agenda and panelists for a crucial roundtable on crypto custody, set for April 25, titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody.” Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who leads the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, highlighted the significance of addressing custody issues to effectively incorporate cryptocurrencies into the regulatory framework.

Scheduled to take place at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., the event will commence at 1 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. It will be accessible to the public and also streamed live via the SEC’s official website. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as doors will open at 12 p.m.

Attendance is not contingent on prior registration for online viewers, with a link available from April 11 on the SEC’s website. However, in-person attendees must complete a registration process, accessible through additional links provided for that purpose.

Agenda:
1. 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.: Opening Remarks from the SEC
2. 1:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: “Custody Through Broker-Dealers and Beyond”
– Moderator: [To be announced]
– Panelists: [To be announced]
3. 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Break
4. 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: “Investment Adviser and Investment Company Custody”
– Moderator: [To be announced]
– Panelists: [To be announced]

This roundtable is part of a series initiated to address various challenges in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. For further insights into the SEC’s Crypto Task Force and the key topics at the upcoming roundtable, visit the corresponding webpage.