By Hannah Lang
The U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has issued an interpretation clarifying which types of cryptocurrencies are considered securities and how a “non-security” digital asset could meet certain conditions to become an investment contract.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins also said the agency should consider a safe harbor proposal to provide crypto companies with “bespoke pathways” to raise capital, while maintaining appropriate investor protections.
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