US SEC issues guidance on crypto security classifications

The SEC issued guidance today clarifying which cryptocurrencies are securities. The rules also explain how digital assets might become investment contracts.

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued a formal interpretation on Tuesday clarifying the regulatory status of various cryptocurrencies. The guidance outlines the specific criteria used to determine which digital assets are classified as securities and the conditions under which a non-security asset may be deemed an investment contract.

A visual representation of various digital cryptocurrencies as seen in an illustration from September 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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