SEC Issues New Guidance on Liquid Staking Securities Classification
SEC Issues New Guidance on Liquid Staking Securities Classification
🤔 SEC Changes Its Mind
The SEC has released new guidance clarifying that certain liquid staking activities do not automatically constitute securities offerings.
Key points:
- Receiving tokens through staking is not inherently a securities offering
- Classification depends on existence of investment contracts
- Commissioners show divided opinions on the guidance
The announcement marks a significant development in crypto regulation, though debate continues around associated risks.
Read the full guidance: SEC Statement
🚨 BREAKING: SEC says some liquid staking is not a security 👀 In new guidance, the SEC clarified that staking crypto & receiving tokens doesn’t equal a securities offering — if no investment contract exists. Not all commissioners agree. Risk debate heats up. 🔥
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