Copper secures SEC and FINRA registrations to expand US crypto services

Copper, a digital asset infrastructure provider specializing in institutional custody and trading solutions, is entering the United States market with regulatory approvals now confirmed. The firm’s US division, Copper Markets (US) Inc., has become a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an official member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

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Regulatory milestones and US expansion

Copper announced that the acceptance of Copper Markets (US) Inc. as a FINRA member enables the company to offer its core digital asset services to institutions across the US. FINRA BrokerCheck records reveal that Copper Markets received its approved SEC registration status on August 7, identifying FINRA as its designated self-regulatory organization.

Securing both SEC and FINRA registration positions Copper to meet regulatory requirements necessary for offering custodial and trading services to institutional clients in the United States.

The company stated that its US operations will provide qualified custody, staking, financing, and over-the-counter services. Additionally, institutions will have access to the ClearLoop Network, Copper’s platform designed for moving digital and tokenized assets as collateral between counterparties in trading relationships.

Mini dictionary: ClearLoop Network, Copper’s solution for collateral management, enables institutions to move digital and tokenized assets instantly and securely between multiple exchanges and counterparties without transferring assets off-platform, reducing settlement risk and improving capital efficiency.

Qualified Custodian designation

Copper described its expansion as establishing its US presence as a “Qualified Custodian.” Under current SEC regulations, registered broker-dealers are permitted to act as custodians for client assets if they maintain customer accounts accordingly. This designation allows Copper to serve institutional investors seeking compliant and secure asset custody solutions.

Copper reported that its membership in FINRA and registration with the SEC enables the firm to deliver qualified custody, staking, financing, and OTC services—alongside access to the ClearLoop Network—to institutional clients in the US market.

This move places Copper among firms catering to the growing demand for regulated, institutional-grade crypto infrastructure within the United States and signals its intent to compete in a market increasingly focused on regulatory compliance.