Washington D.C., April 16, 2025 —
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled the agenda and participant list for its upcoming roundtable titled "Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody." Scheduled for April 25, the event will explore critical custody challenges within the crypto asset ecosystem.
Event Overview
- Location: SEC Headquarters (100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.)
- Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. EDT
- Access: Open to the public; live webcast available on SEC.gov.
- In-person registration: Required via SEC’s registration portal.
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Keynote Speakers
SEC leadership will deliver opening remarks, including:
- Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda
- Commissioner Hester Peirce (Crypto Task Force Lead)
- Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw
Panel Discussions
1. Custody Through Broker-Dealers and Beyond (1:20 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
Moderator: Zach Zweihorn (Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP)
Panelists:
- Jason Allegrante (Fireblocks)
- Rachel Anderika (Anchorage Digital Bank)
- Terrence Dempsey (Fidelity Digital Asset Services)
- Mark Greenberg (Kraken)
2. Investment Adviser and Investment Company Custody (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Moderator: Zach Zweihorn (Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP)
Panelists:
- Justin Browder (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP)
- Eliott Frank (Distributed Global LLC)
- Adam Levitin (Georgetown University Law Center)
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Why This Matters
Commissioner Peirce emphasized the event’s goal: "Addressing custody complexities is vital to integrating crypto assets into our regulatory framework." The roundtable aims to bridge gaps between traditional finance and emerging digital asset practices.
FAQs
Q: Is registration required for online attendance?
A: No. A livestream link will be available on SEC.gov starting April 11.
Q: Who should attend this event?
A: Crypto custodians, regulators, legal experts, and financial service providers.
Q: Will session materials be published afterward?
A: Yes, summaries and recordings will be posted on the Crypto Task Force webpage.
Final Notes
The SEC continues to prioritize dialogue with industry stakeholders to shape scalable custody standards. For updates, monitor the SEC’s official communications channels.
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- Crypto custody
- SEC regulation
- Digital asset security
- Broker-dealer compliance
- Investment adviser custody
- Blockchain regulatory frameworks