The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to retail investors about crypto custody and security risks. The guidance highlights the need to choose trustworthy custodians, understand private key storage, and guard against hacking, bankruptcy, and asset commingling. Investors are urged to secure private keys, avoid phishing, and use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. The SEC also notes the importance of Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the context of liquidity and crypto markets.

Derived from Bitcoin.com, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an investor bulletin to educate retail investors on the risks and best practices of holding crypto assets. The guidance emphasizes the importance of selecting reliable custodians, understanding how private keys are stored, and being aware of risks such as hacking, bankruptcy, and commingling of assets. The SEC also advises investors to protect private keys, avoid phishing scams, and use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of permanent loss.