The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Galois Capital Management, a cryptocurrency-focused investment advisory firm based in Florida.
The settlement addresses allegations that Galois Capital violated custody regulations by using Fireblocks, which the SEC considers an inadequate custodian, and for having a potentially deceptive redemption policy.
As part of the agreement, Galois Capital will pay a $255,000 fine but will not admit to or deny the SEC’s claims. The company expressed its satisfaction with resolving the matter and moving forward.
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Despite the settlement, Galois Capital defended its decision to use Fireblocks, arguing that it was the most secure option available for safeguarding its clients’ cryptocurrency assets at the time.
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