New guidance clarifies which crypto assets are treated as securities and how firms should comply with federal regulations.
The US SEC has submitted interpretive guidance to the White House explaining how federal securities laws could apply to cryptocurrencies. Submitted on 3 March, the guidance aims to clarify which crypto assets fall under SEC jurisdiction and provide a framework for categorising digital tokens.
Such clarity would affect how crypto firms register, disclose information, and operate in the US market. The commission-level guidance does not require a vote and is considered more enforceable than staff-level statements.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has prioritised digital asset regulation…
