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SEC, CFTC Clarify Crypto and DeFi Rules
SEC and CFTC issued joint crypto rules clarifying when tokens are securities or commodities and when DeFi activity can trigger U.S. oversight.
SEC Chair Atkins: Guidance Not a Panacea for Crypto
At Blockworks Summit 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said interpretive guidance won't "solve" crypto, urging closer SEC-CFTC coordination for market-structure rules.
SEC Signals Sweeping Crypto Reclassification: Most Tokens Not Securities, Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining Included
SEC signals major crypto reclassification in new guidance: most tokens not securities; staking rewards, airdrops and Bitcoin mining usually excluded under Howey.
SEC-Justin Sun Settlement Muddying Crypto Enforcement Signals, Lawyers Say
SEC's reported $10M settlement with Justin Sun ends the case but leaves no court ruling, muddying U.S. crypto enforcement and token security tests for industry.
Crypto Market Structure Bill: A Timeline of Key 2026 Deadlines, Votes, and Power Brokers
Track the 2026 timeline for the US crypto market structure bill, deadlines, vote windows, and key power brokers shaping SEC vs CFTC rules for spot markets.