🇺🇸 Cryptocurrency in the United States: A Shifting Regulatory Landscape
The United States is currently navigating a period of rapid change and increased clarity regarding cryptocurrency regulation, moving away from an enforcement-only approach toward establishing comprehensive legislative frameworks. This shift is redefining the roles of major agencies and solidifying the status of different digital assets.
The Regulatory Structure and Key Agencies
Cryptocurrency regulation is still fragmented across multiple federal bodies, but recent legislative action and proposed rule changes are providing new direction
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
The SEC traditionally viewed most tokens as securities under the Howey Test and led enforcement efforts against exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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