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SEC Exempts Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets From Broker Registration
Broker Dealer

SEC Exempts Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets From Broker Registration

SEC staff guidance clarifies that non-custodial wallet interfaces won't need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific criteria. Exemption lasts five years.

Paxos’ Blockchain Settlement Platform Goes Live with Settling Credit Suisse and Instinet Trades
Broker Dealer

Paxos’ Blockchain Settlement Platform Goes Live with Settling Credit Suisse and Instinet Trades

New York-regulated stablecoin issuer, Paxos, launched its blockchain-based settlement platform, after announcing the service in late 2019. The new service enables settlement of US-listed equity trades between broker-dealers Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse and Nomura Group-backed Instinet.