BNY Mellon Gets SEC Approval to Offer Bitcoin and Digital Asset Custody

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. SEC Approval
  2. New Opportunities for BNY Mellon
  3. Centralization Concerns

  4. On September 20, 2024, leading global asset custodian BNY Mellon received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer Bitcoin and other digital asset custody services.

    SEC Approval

    The SEC granted BNY Mellon the right to custody Bitcoin and other digital assets. BNY Mellon received an exemption from the requirements of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121, making it easier for banks to enter the crypto custody space.

    New Opportunities for BNY Mellon

    This approval allows the $49 trillion asset custodian to hold not only Bitcoin but also many other digital assets. It could be one of the most significant events for the cryptocurrency market in 2024.

    Centralization Concerns

    Concerns are rising over the potential increase in centralization within the cryptocurrency space. Many community members express concern that large banks might undermine the decentralized foundation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

    The SEC's approval for BNY Mellon to custody Bitcoin includes 'all digital assets,' meaning the $49 trillion asset custodian can hold crypto. This could be the single most significant event of 2024.MartyParty

    The SEC's approval for BNY Mellon to custody digital assets opens new opportunities for institutional investors but also sparks discussions about the impact of large banks on cryptocurrency decentralization.

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