As per Cointribune, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce reaffirmed self-custody as a core individual right, emphasizing its importance in a free society. Her comments come amid rising adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, which offer tax advantages and simplified asset management. Dr. Martin Hiesboeck of Uphold noted a 15-year decline in self-custodied Bitcoin, driven by in-kind ETF creations and a shift toward regulated investment structures. The move has sparked debate, with critics arguing it undermines Bitcoin’s original self-sovereign principles. Meanwhile, the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, which addresses self-custody and AML rules, has been delayed to 2026.
SEC Backs Self-Custody as Bitcoin ETF Adoption Rises
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