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US SEC Defines Crypto Securities, Signals Clarity for US Traders and Institutions

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The US SEC has introduced its first formal framework to determine when crypto assets qualify as securities. The guidance evaluates tokens based on their function and use, rather than labels, and suggests that many digital assets may not fall under securities laws. The move is expected to provide greater clarity for traders, exchanges, and institutions, although some u…The US SEC has introduced its first formal framework to determine when crypto assets qualify as securities. The guidance evaluates tokens based on their function and use, rather than labels, and suggests that many digital assets may not fall under securities laws. The move is expected to provide greater clarity for traders, exchanges, and institutions, although some u…