SEC Says Crypto Staking Not Subject to Securities Laws
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The SEC said Thursday certain staking practices are not classified as securities transactions, ending years of uncertainty.
By Matt Brienen- The SEC has clarified staking rules, excluding self-staking and custodial staking.
- Its corporate finance division emphasized the importance of retaining ownership of assets.
- Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw criticized the SEC guidance, calling the agency's approach a "'fake it 'till we make it'" outcome.