How The SEC’s Ruling Could Set Back Crypto
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Meme Coin (Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that meme coins, cryptocurrencies inspired by internet memes, jokes, and trends, are not considered securities.
The news follows a series of dismissed cases by the SEC against crypto companies, sparking further debate about the role of meme coins in the broader crypto ecosystem. While this decision provides much-needed clarity, it may embolden a growing trend that undermines the legitimacy and future of cryptocurrency as a whole.
Meme Coins Evolve from Joke to Risky Speculative Trend
The rise of meme coins began innocuously with Dogecoin,…
