- SEC Chair Paul Atkins will deliver his first crypto address at a high-stakes custody roundtable on April 25 in Washington, D.C.
- The SEC’s third crypto roundtable aims to define custody standards for advisers and broker-dealers handling digital assets.
- Legal experts and institutional players will share strategies for secure, compliant crypto custody amid growing SEC scrutiny.
Newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is set to headline the upcoming crypto roundtable on April 25 in Washington, D.C. The meeting will focus on digital asset custody, featuring panelists from firms like Fireblocks, BitGo, and Anchorage Digital Bank.
As reported by Global Rashid, Atkins will open the session alongside other SEC commissioners, marking his first direct address to the crypto sector. This third roundtable, titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody,” follows two earlier meetings on token qualification and crypto trading regulation.
Unlike previous events, this session is expected to carry more weight, as investors eye clearer regulatory signals from the SEC’s new leadership. It will be held both in person and via livestream on the SEC’s official YouTube channel.
SEC Sets Agenda to Address Custody Framework for Digital Assets
The April 25 agenda reveals a structured approach, split into two key panels focused on crypto custody through broker-dealers and investment advisers. These discussions aim to dissect the regulatory gaps in securing client crypto holdings within traditional frameworks. According to the report by the SEC, the goal is to align digital asset custody solutions with standards under the Investment Advisers Act.
The first session, featuring legal and operational heads from top crypto custodians, runs from 1:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will explore custody via broker-dealers and alternative platforms. The second panel from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will examine compliance obligations for investment companies and advisers. Topics include third-party custodians, asset segregation, and operational due diligence.
Industry Leaders and Legal Experts Join Policy-Shaping Discussions
Representatives from Anchorage, WisdomTree, Dechert LLP, and others will contribute to the roundtable, providing perspectives on custody risks and regulatory compliance. These speakers bring experience from both blockchain-native firms and legacy finance, bridging practical insight with policy expectations. Their insights are crucial as institutions scale digital asset strategies.
Besides legal compliance, panelists will examine how recent SEC proposals could change crypto custody operations. Emphasis will be placed on safeguarding protocols, audit readiness, and adapting custody models to future regulatory shifts. Notably, experts like Jason Allegrante and Rachel Anderika are expected to weigh in on evolving custodial frameworks amid rising institutional interest.
