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SEC Redefines Crypto Rules in Major Regulatory Shift. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a major step toward reshaping crypto regulation, issuing new guidance on which digital assets qualify as securities. The agency now divides cryptocurrencies into five categories, including digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and digital securities with only the last group falling under federal securities laws. But the SEC also warned that even so-called “non-security” tokens could become securities if they are marketed as investment opportunities with expected profits. SEC Chair Paul Atkins says it’s time to move from discussion to action, proposing a new “safe harbor” framework that would give crypto startups more flexibility to raise capital while still protecting investors. The plan could allow companies to operate under lighter regulations for a limited time or funding threshold. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, as regulators aim to better align traditional financial rules with the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and digital assets.
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