Crypto Staking Doesn't Violate U.S. Securities Law, SEC Says

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a non-binding staff statement affirming that various crypto staking activities do not violate U.S. securities laws, offering clarity for participants ahead of ETF decisions.

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Nikhilesh De

Publish date

May 29, 2025

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CoinDesk

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https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2025/05/29/crypto-staking-doesnt-violate-us-securities-law-sec-says

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As with the SEC's previous staff statements, Thursday's included a footnote clarifying that it is very narrowly tailored and certain restrictions would apply. It is not a replacement for rulemaking done through the actual commissioners and "has no legal force or effect," the footnote said.

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The SEC published a staff statement saying staking activities don't violate securities law.

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The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance published a staff statement — the latest in a series from the regulator — spelling out how the regulator may evaluate proof-of-stake networks, mainly noting that covered activities do not "involve the offer and sale of securities" — meaning the SEC won't sue any person or company participating in those activities.

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