The Staff provides the market with additional crypto clarity, holding that liquid staking does not qualify as a security under the Howey test....more
8/18/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Howey ,
Investment Contract ,
New Guidance ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The Staff clarifies that protocol staking does not qualify as a security under the Howey Test, clearing the way for market participants to engage in staking....more
6/16/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Digital Assets ,
Howey ,
Investment Contract ,
Market Participants ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins ,
Unregistered Securities
The Staff noted that a stablecoin generally is not subject to SEC jurisdiction if it is not an investment and used solely for commercial activity....more
4/25/2025
/ Digital Assets ,
FinTech ,
Howey ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reves Test ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins