
Ripple and Coinbase to qualify as crypto custodians under new SEC staff guidance
The staff guidance clarifies the definition of "bank" under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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For investors, late 2025 presents an environment characterized by shifts in interest rates, regulatory harmonization, ETF approvals, and the introduction of new stablecoin and custody frameworks.

Adrienne Harris advocated for US-UK crypto passporting to enhance cross-border alignment and streamline regulations.

Total market capitalization plummeted from $4.2 trillion to $3.9 trillion as traders had their positions forcibly closed.

The market movements are not suggesting just another cyclical rally, but a structural shift that may be permanently changing how digital assets integrate with traditional finance.

A potential government shutdown threatens ETF timelines and bank-charter milestones just as momentum builds.

SEC, CFTC convene joint “crypto clarity” roundtable at 1pm EST, outlining jurisdiction and spot-market paths.



