Valerie Noel

With rising demand for institutional-grade security and efficiency, market participants must balance innovation, compliance, and seamless integration with the broader market infrastructure. The SEC’s repeal of SAB 121 marks a major shift, allowing regulated banks to custody digital assets without punitive capital requirements. This change is set to boost institutional participation, market stability, and drive the development of innovative financial products 

This panel will explore advances in custody, efforts to overcome key challenges, and institutional responses to evolving regulations. Speakers will also examine the global regulatory landscape and its impact on institutional adoption. 

• How are participants overcoming limitations in custody, such as scalability, interoperability, and security gaps? 
• How can liquidity providers, platforms, and custodians best connect to create a highly efficient, seamless market structure integration? 
• How are global regulatory frameworks influencing the adoption and evolution of custody solutions? 
• What does the repeal of SAB 121 mean for institutional participation in digital assets?