Crypto’s Big Win: How the SEC Just Rewrote the Rulebook

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has abruptly repealed several Biden-era crypto regulations, dismantling key propositions that industry leaders and lawmakers criticized as overreach. The Axed Rules: DeFi, Custody, and Exchange Redefinitions The SEC scrapped 14 proposed guidelines presented under former Chair Gary Gensler, including 2 with major implications for crypto: Guideline 3b-16: Would have broadened the definition of “exchange” to include DeFi procedures, needing platforms assisting in token trades to sign up as securities exchanges. Why Commissioners Called It Overreach SEC files expose bipartisan issues that the guidelines developed vague, impracticable requirements. Platforms like Uniswap and Curve no longer face imminent SEC action, but the lack of clear rules leaves a regulative vacuum. A New Age, however Uncharted Waters With the Biden-era guidelines gone, the SEC’s Crypto Job Force is now working on more targeted standards, focusing first on clarifying when a token is a security or a product.

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Sam Boolman is a contributing writer at ChainIntel.org with a long-standing interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial trends. A self-directed trader who actively invests his own capital, Sam follows the markets closely and brings a hands-on perspective to the fast-paced world of crypto journalism. With a background in business and digital media, Sam has written across a variety of sectors including tech, startups, and online finance. His curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving digital economy fuel his exploration of Web3, decentralised finance, and market developments. Sam is passionate about making complex topics more accessible to everyday readers and continues to expand his knowledge through research, trading experience, and industry engagement.

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