A16z Calls on SEC to Update Crypto Custody Rules for Registered Investment Advisers

A16z Urges SEC To Update Crypto Custody Regulations

Powerful venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review and amend its custody policies to fit the changing scene of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The company contends that present rules are out of date and might even discourage investment sector creativity. Demand for Revised Custodial Guidelines In a recent comment letter to the SEC, a16z underlined the pressing need fo…

Groundbreaking Crypto Custody Guidelines: a16z's Bold Proposal for Investment Advisors

Are you an investment advisor navigating the exciting yet complex world of crypto assets? The digital frontier presents incredible opportunities, but also unique challenges, especially when it comes to secure custody. Now, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a major player in the crypto venture capital space, is stepping up to advocate for clearer rules. They’ve sent a compelling letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging a reva…

A16z Calls on SEC to Update Crypto Custody Rules for Registered Investment Advisers

A16z has penned a letter to the SEC calling for revised custody rules to allow RIAs to hold crypto assets directly.

Andreessen Horowitz Pushes SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules for RIAs

Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modernize regulations for how Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) safeguard digital assets. In a formal letter submitted to the SECs Crypto Task Force on April 9, the firm urged the Commission to allow RIAs to self-custody crypto assets, including security tokens, under specific conditions and with proper safeguards. According to…