Bittime Highlights Strengthening of Crypto Custody and Futures Trading Security

Jakarta, October 6, 2026 — Bittime, a Digital Financial Asset Trader (PAKD) registered with and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), observes growing attention from global regulators toward custody and asset protection as the digital asset industry moves toward increasingly structured security and governance standards. 

As a 3-in-1 platform offering Spot, Staking, and Futures, Bittime places understanding mechanisms, security, and risks as important elements in the development of digital asset products.

SEC Modernizes Crypto Asset Custody Framework

On October 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules governing crypto asset custody for registered investment advisers and regulated funds. 

The proposal aims to modernize existing custody requirements, including provisions related to asset safekeeping, while adapting reporting and recordkeeping requirements to the characteristics of crypto assets.

The SEC proposal is still at the rulemaking stage and has not yet become a final regulation. However, this development shows that custody, asset segregation, and control over customer assets are increasingly becoming important components in the formation of digital asset regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.

“Strengthening custody standards shows that the development of the digital asset industry is not only about product innovation, but also about how customer assets are protected through proper governance and infrastructure. As digital asset adoption continues to expand, security will become an increasingly important part of building trust in the ecosystem,” said Ryan Lymn, Bittime Operations Director.

Segregation of Customer Assets in Indonesian Regulations

The principle of customer asset segregation has also become part of Indonesia’s digital financial asset regulations. 

Based on Article 50 paragraph (1) letter n of POJK Number 23 of 2025 on Amendments to POJK Number 27 of 2024 concerning the Trading of Digital Financial Assets, including Crypto Assets, requires Traders to ensure the segregation of Digital Financial Assets owned by Consumers from those owned by Traders, including in the Trader’s records and accounting.

These rules show that the management of customer assets in digital financial asset trading involves not only safekeeping, but also segregation of records, balance reconciliation, and the exchange of information regarding asset ownership.

“In Indonesia, the principle of separating customer assets from Trader assets has become part of the regulatory framework. This shows that asset security and governance are not only concerns in global markets, but are also important parts of the development of the domestic digital asset industry,” Ryan said.

Consumer Protection in Derivatives Trading

Regulatory developments in Indonesia also cover digital financial asset derivatives trading. Through POJK Number 23 of 2025, OJK expanded the regulatory framework for digital financial asset trading by including digital financial asset derivatives and making adjustments to trading mechanisms, risk management, and consumer protection.

Strengthening this framework has become increasingly relevant as Futures trading develops in the digital asset market. Derivatives products have characteristics that differ from Spot trading, so understanding contract mechanisms, margin, leverage, and potential liquidation is an important part of preparing to conduct transactions.

Futures as Part of the Bittime Ecosystem

In the context of derivatives trading developments in Indonesia, Bittime Futures was launched in July 2026 after obtaining a license issued by PT Central Finansial X (CFX) within the OJK supervisory framework.

Bittime Futures is part of the Bittime ecosystem, which includes Spot, Staking, and Futures. The service provides USDT-based perpetual contract trading with Long and Short positions as well as Cross Margin and Isolated Margin mechanisms.

“In Futures trading, flexibility needs to go hand in hand with an understanding of product characteristics and risks. Therefore, education, risk management, and the implementation of security standards are integral parts of the development of Bittime Futures and derivatives trading in Indonesia,” Ryan said.

Security and Governance Are Becoming Increasingly Important

Regulatory developments in the United States and Indonesia show that custody, asset segregation, ownership records, and risk management are increasingly becoming important components in the development of the digital asset industry. For industry players, strengthening these aspects needs to go hand in hand with product innovation and expanded access to digital assets.

Bittime views these developments as part of the process of building a digital asset ecosystem with increasingly structured foundations in governance, security, and consumer protection.

Crypto asset trading, including Futures, carries the risk of loss. The use of leverage can amplify both potential profits and losses and may result in position liquidation. Users should understand product characteristics, margin mechanisms, leverage, and trading risks before conducting transactions.