#SECClarifiesCryptoClassification The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally provided clarity on crypto classification. According to the new guidance, payment stablecoins, digital collectibles, and digital commodities are not considered securities. However, digital securities, or traditional securities that are tokenized, are subject to SEC rules and regulations ¹ ² ³.

The SEC has also clarified how federal securities laws apply to protocol mining, staking, and crypto airdrops. This move is expected to bring much-needed clarity to the crypto market, with 16 crypto assets, including XRP, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin, classified as digital commodities ⁴ ⁵.

*Key Highlights:*

- *Digital Securities*: Traditional securities that are tokenized, subject to SEC rules

- *Digital Commodities*: 16 crypto assets, including XRP, Ethereum, and Solana, classified as commodities

- *Non-Securities*: Payment stablecoins, digital collectibles, and digital commodities

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This development is seen as a significant shift in the SEC's approach to crypto regulation, providing a clearer framework for market participants ⁶.

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