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Custody rule rewrite draws record comment volume from digital asset firms

More than 1,900 submissions argue the proposal would push custody offshore.

By Priya Raghunathan · Policy Editor · Jul 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Custody rule rewrite draws record comment volume from digital asset firms

The proposed rewrite of investment adviser custody rules attracted more than 1,900 comment letters, a record for a digital asset rulemaking.

Industry groups argue that the qualified custodian definition would exclude most existing crypto custodians.

A final rule is not expected before next year.

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