SEC меняет курс: теперь обучает инвесторов основам хранения криптовалют Translation: SEC Changes Course: Now Educating Investors on the Basics of Cryptocurrency Storage

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investor bulletin focusing on cryptocurrency wallets and the storage of digital assets.

The document outlines the advantages and risks associated with different storage methods. It specifically highlights the dangers of keeping coins on centralized platforms and explains how cold wallets operate.

According to the SEC, when investors opt for third-party services, it’s crucial to understand the depository’s policy, including whether the service provider engages in «rehypothecation» of assets or pools clients’ assets instead of storing cryptocurrencies in separate accounts.

«By managing your own storage, you take control of your crypto assets and are responsible for managing the private keys to any of your wallets. You have exclusive control over access to those private keys,» states the guidance.

The regulator also emphasized the importance of securely storing the seed phrase.

The cryptocurrency community has interpreted the SEC’s release of educational materials about wallets as a sign of a new direction for the regulator.

«The same agency that has been working to dismantle the crypto industry for years is now teaching people how to use it,» said representatives from Truth For the Commoner.

Jake Klaver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, believes that the Commission is providing «tremendous benefits» to crypto investors by educating potential cryptocurrency holders about storage and best practices.

Overall, the post from the SEC on X (formerly Twitter) received many positive comments. Some users noted the regulator’s shifted approach to «education before enforcement.»

In December, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins predicted a deep integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Citing his statement, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggested that the crypto market could grow twentyfold.