SEC Says Crypto Staking Not Subject to Securities Laws

By Matt Brienen

Published: 2025-05-30T17:46:29+00:00

- 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.