SEC Declares Liquid Staking Not a Security - Major Win for DeFi
SEC Declares Liquid Staking Not a Security - Major Win for DeFi
🎯 SEC Finally Picks a Side
The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has issued landmark guidance confirming that liquid staking and receipt tokens like stETH are not securities.
Commissioner Hester Peirce likened liquid staking to traditional deposit receipts for goods held by agents.
Key implications:
- Removes regulatory uncertainty for Lido in US markets
- Opens door for institutional adoption
- Enables broader DeFi integrations
- Clears path for CEX/fintech platform support
This regulatory clarity positions Lido for expanded growth in one of the world's largest capital markets, potentially driving increased adoption of liquid staking.
🚨 BIG WIN for DeFi! The US SEC says liquid staking is NOT a security. That means stETH & Lido just got the green light 🟢 More clarity ➜ more adoption 📈
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