The SEC and CFTC issue guidance on which digital assets are securities, carving out stablecoins, digital collectives, and digital commodities as non-securities
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Discussion
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@s_alderoty
Stuart Alderoty
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We always knew XRP wasn't a security - and now the @SECGov has made clear what it is: a digital commodity. Grateful to the Crypto Task Force for working to deliver the clarity that markets, investors, and innovators have long deserved.
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@ryansadams
Ryan Sξan Adams
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THEY DID IT. The SEC and CFTC just dropped a landmark document that officially classifies crypto assets. They're actually telling us which crypto assets are securities and which ones aren't - by name! THIS IS SOMETHING GENSLER REFUSED TO DO (he focused on prosecuting crypto [imag…
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@alexandergrieve
Alexander Grieve
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HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE “A digital commodity may be native to a crypto system that is decentralized. For purposes of this release, a crypto system is “decentralized” if the crypto system functions and operates autonomously with no person, entity, or group of persons or entities
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@iampaulgrewal
Paul Grewal
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2023 me couldn't have imagined that 2126 me would see such a thing, let alone 2026 me. The healing continues.
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@secgov
@secgov
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TODAY 🚨: The Commission issued an interpretation that clarifies the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets. This is a major step to provide greater clarity regarding the Commission's treatment of crypto assets. Read the release here: https://www.sec.gov/... [imag…
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@cerkoryn
@cerkoryn
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Cardano is a Digital Commodity. It's official. [image]
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@melt_dem
Meltem Demirors
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watershed moment for the the crypto industry - grateful to all the teams who dedicated immense amounts of capital and energy to lobbying, advocacy, and litigation over the last decade onward (not sure on the upward for now)
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@solana
@solana
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BREAKING: The SEC has formally classified SOL as a digital commodity in its new crypto asset taxonomy, alongside BTC, ETH, and 14 other assets. SOL is not a security. [image]
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@carolinedpham
Caroline D. Pham
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Now you know if it's a security or a commodity 👇
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@pradikagusti
Prada
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“if you make dog meme, no problem” SEC official just tweeted this in response to the new regulations regarding memecoins and crypto as securities the first dog image you search on google is the best dog to run
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@hedera
@hedera
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Clarity matters. Appreciate @SECGov providing meaningful guidance on digital assets. Hedera (HBAR) being recognized as a digital commodity is an encouraging step forward, supporting innovation for the future digital economy.
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@assetsdaily
@assetsdaily
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“We always knew XRP wasn't a security.......”
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@secgov
@secgov
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In addition to providing greater clarity regarding the Commission's treatment of crypto assets, today's interpretation complements Congressional efforts to codify a comprehensive crypto market structure framework into statute. More details below. 👇 [image]
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@austen
Austen Allred
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This is massive for Kelly. Cleans up tokenomic plans a lot. Stay tuned while we review.
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@jbsdc
Justin Slaughter
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By and large, this guidance basically agrees with the position of the crypto industry for years. It makes clear most crypto token aren't securities but some are. Short thread laying this guidance out.
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@secpaulsatkins
Paul Atkins
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After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the SEC treats crypto assets under federal securities laws. This is what regulatory agencies are supposed to do: draw clear lines in clear terms.
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@chairmanselig
Mike Selig
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For far too long, Americans have awaited clear guidance on the status of crypto assets under the federal securities and commodities laws. @SECPaulSAtkins and I are committed to fostering a regulatory environment that allows the crypto industry to flourish in the US with clear
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@secgov
@secgov
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Chairman @SECPaulSAtkins on today's interpretation on crypto assets: “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets under federal securities laws.” [image]
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@secpaulsatkins
Paul Atkins
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Our interpretation on crypto assets—grounded in existing law and informed by extensive public input—acknowledges what the former administration refused to recognize... Most crypto assets are not themselves securities. [video]
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@ryansadams
Ryan Sξan Adams
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It's almost like the SEC and CFTC just gave us the clarity bill by way of rulemaking.
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@ryansadams
Ryan Sξan Adams
on x
Crypto Christmas We've been waiting a decade for this.
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@tyler_did_it
@tyler_did_it
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Today the SEC and CFTC jointly issued guidance clarifying how federal securities law applies to crypto assets The 68-page document: -defines digital commodities, digital collectibles, tools, stablecoins and digital securities (and provides specific examples of each) -explains [im…
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@litecoin
@litecoin
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Some earn their way, others pay to be there. I earned it.
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@goodalexander
@goodalexander
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not securities: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, AVAX, LINK, DOGE, DOT, XLM, LTC, BCH, HBAR, XTZ, SHIB, APT
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@eleanorterrett
Eleanor Terrett
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“We're not the securities and everything commission anymore.”
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@nategeraci
Nate Geraci
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SEC just issued critical guidance on how various crypto assets will be classified... Not waiting on CLARITY Act. “Most crypto assets are not themselves securities.” This type of pro-crypto innovation stance from SEC would have been *unthinkable* 2yrs ago. [image]
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@kristinsmith
Kristin Smith
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Another step forward. Thank you, Chairman @SECPaulSAtkins and @ChairmanSelig. Bullish on America as the crypto capital of the world.
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@erikvoorhees
Erik Voorhees
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Prior administration's SEC (both under Biden and under Trump before) destroyed tens (arguably hundreds) of billions of dollars in value, punishing consenting adults for making their own financial decisions, in what is allegedly a free country that allegedly permits and encourages
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@senlummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis
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America can't lead in global financial innovation if we can't even write the rules. The Clarity Act paves the way to make the U.S. the digital asset capital of the world: ✅ Clear line between securities & commodities ✅ Strong consumer protections ✅ American innovation
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@chadsteingraber
Chad Steingraber
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XRP is Digital Oil. The fuel powering the new financial system. Destiny arrives all the same... ⏰
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@mert
@mert
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the sec pretty much just said that literally nothing is a security (except for literal tokenized securities) get ready for unprecedented levels of crime
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@hesterpeirce
Hester Peirce
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How we Howey and other Commission interpretive positions on crypto: https://www.sec.gov/...
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@kwok_phil
Phil Kwok
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WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS! 🫡
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@johnedeaton1
John E Deaton
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Great summary of the landmark guidance handed down by the @SECGov & @CFTC. Amazing job @SECPaulSAtkins @ @MichaelSelig. 👏 🫡 We still need Congress to do its job and pass legislation to make sure we NEVER experience Gensler 2.0. Speaking of the anti-crypto army and agenda -
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