The U.S. SEC just made a game-changing move. Stablecoins backed by actual dollars and easily converted to cash are officially not securities.

In a significant development for the crypto industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued long-awaited guidance on stablecoins, offering regulatory clarity to a key segment of the digital asset market. The SECs Division of Corporation Finance clarified that certain stablecoinsreferred to as Covered Stablecoinswill not be treated as securities under current U.S. law, provided specific conditions are met.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff are revisiting previous crypto-related guidance to ensure alignment with the agencys current priorities, according to acting Chairman Mark Uyeda. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Uyeda announced that key documentsincluding those related to Bitcoin futures funds under the Investment Company Act, digital asset investment contracts, and crypto custody frameworksare under active review.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is clarifying its stance on stablecoins under the Trump Administration. In a new press release, the regulatory agency says that non-yield-bearing stablecoins do not qualify as securities that fall under its jurisdiction because they “advance a commercial or consumer purpose.

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This review is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on the digital assets sector and may lead to new regulatory frameworks.

With stablecoin transactions skyrocketing, why is the SEC's approach suddenly under fire?

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified its stance on dollar-backed stable cryptocurrencies, stating that “covered” stablecoins are not securities. This move represents another step toward a clear crypto regulatory landscape in the US.

The crypto exchange OKX is dealing with more regulatory issues. Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) slapped the exchange with a €1.054 million fine ($1.155 million) for multiple compliance violations, including “failing to adequately assess” money-laundering/terrorism-financing risks associated with its products.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that stablecoins backed by cash or cash-equivalent reserves and redeemable for US Dollars on a one-to-one basis are not securities under Federal law.

The SEC has announced new guidelines, stating that certain fiat-backed stablecoins will be classified as “non-securities,” exempting them from transaction reporting requirements. The post SEC Says Certain Stablecoins Qualify as ‘Non-Securities' Under New Guidelines appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a pivotal move for the crypto industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidance on stablecoins, bringing fresh clarity to a fast-growing segment of the digital asset market.

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