SEC Finally Clarifies That Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities
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SEC issued interpretive guidance (press release 2026-30) clarifying how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions, signaling a major regulatory milestone for token launches, fundraising, CEXs/DEXs and DeFi projects. Guidance is framed to complement Congressional efforts to codify a comprehensive market-structure framework, likely reducing legal uncertainty for issuers and platforms and influencing compliance, security practices and adoption timelines.
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The SEC issued an interpretation on Tuesday clarifying how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving cryptocurrencies.
This is a “major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide greater clarity regarding the treatment of crypto assets,” it stated. The guidance also “complements Congressional endeavors to codify a comprehensive market structure framework into statute.”
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