SEC Highlights Custody Risks for Crypto Investors in Wallets and Private Keys

Dec 14 2025 crypto


The SEC's investor bulletin highlights key crypto custody risks, emphasizing that wallets store private keys essential for asset access. Investors must weigh self-custody's full responsibility against third-party options' potential for rehypothecation and commingling, ensuring secure key management to avoid permanent losses. Wallets hold private keys, not assets: Losing keys or seed phrases means irreversible loss [...]

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