#SECClarifiesCryptoClassification The U.S. SEC recently clarified crypto classifications in a major policy shift. On March 17, 2026, the agency released new guidance stating most crypto assets are not securities, introducing a formal taxonomy for better regulatory clarity.��Key Announcement DetailsSEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced the framework at the DC Blockchain Summit, emphasizing it ends over a decade of uncertainty.�� The guidance aligns with CFTC oversight for commodities and excludes activities like staking, mining, and airdrops from investment contract definitions.��Asset CategoriesThe SEC divides crypto into five categories, with only "digital securities" under its full jurisdiction.��Assets can shift categories based on issuance, use, or fulfilled commitments.� This marks a departure from prior enforcement-heavy approaches under Gary Gensler.�