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Qualified custodians are regulated financial institutions authorized to hold client assets, which is now increasingly relevant for cryptocurrency custody compliance. The SEC issued no-action relief in September 2025, allowing state-chartered trust companies to serve as qualified custodians for crypto assets. Written custody agreements must include protections against unauthorized use, rehypothecation, and require full segregation…
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