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Crypto Custody Regulation

Rules governing how institutions store and safeguard crypto assets on behalf of clients.

Definition

Rules governing how institutions store and safeguard crypto assets on behalf of clients. SEC's SAB 121 controversially required banks to list custodied crypto as liabilities on their balance sheets, discouraging bank custody. Its repeal or revision has been a major push by the crypto industry.

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Custody

Who holds and controls your crypto assets.

SAB 121

An SEC accounting bulletin that required banks to record crypto they custody as liabilities on their own balance sheets.

Compliance

Following the laws and regulations that apply to financial activities, including crypto.

Basis Point

One hundredth of a percentage point (0.

CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)

A digital form of a country's official currency issued and controlled by its central bank.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of average price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services.

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