[US SEC Commissioner States Cryptocurrency Self-Custody is a Fundamental Right] Hester Peirce, Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and head of the SEC Cryptocurrency Working Group, reiterated that cryptocurrency self-custody and financial transaction privacy are fundamental rights, and stated that online financial privacy should become the standard. Additionally, Senator Tim Scott revealed that the 'Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act' has been postponed until 2026. This act involves self-custody, anti-money laundering regulations, and asset classification, among other topics.