SEC issues new guidance for crypto asset registration and reporting
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance released new staff views on April 10 outlining how federal securities laws apply to the registration and offering of crypto-related securities.
The statement covers a range of topics, including how companies should present information about their business operations, token design, governance, technical specifications, and financial reporting.
While it does not create new regulations, the document reflects the SEC staff’s current expectations for how firms should prepare their filings. It also indicates a more open approach to crypto regulation under its new leadership.
Clearer direction for registrants
The guidance focuses on filings under the Securities Act of…
