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SEC CFTC Crypto Guidance: Landmark Joint Framework Clarifies Securities Law Application for Digital Assets

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2025 – In a significant development for the digital asset industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued joint interpretive guidance on applying federal securities laws to cryptocurrency transactions. This SEC CFTC crypto guidance represents the most comprehensive regulatory clarification to date, addressing years of market uncertainty. The announcement, first reported by Eleanor Terrett of Crypto in America, provides a structured framework for token classification while outlining regulatory treatment for common…