SEC specified: Liquid staking setups and receiving wings do not require securities registration

SEC specified: Liquid staking setups and receiving wings do not require securities registration

Clarification of the SEC: Liquid Staking and securities

The US security and stock exchange supervisory authority (SEC) recently created clarity about liquid staking setups and their reception. According to the SEC, compliant liquid staking systems and the tokens output are not to be classified as securities and therefore do not require any registration.

This decision represents an important step for regulating the staking market and could have far-reaching effects on the industry. Liquid Staking enables users to stake their cryptocurrencies in a pool, while they also have liquidity represented by the emission of tokens. These tokens can then be used in other financial transactions, which offers users more flexibility and access to liquidity.

The clarification of the SEC could promote trust in liquid staking and stimulate the development of new financial products based on conformer liquid staking systems. Investors and companies who want to invest in this area can now feel more secure that they comply with the legal requirements.

Overall, the new SEC guidelines are a positive step towards better regulation and transparency in the area of liquid staking. The market participants are now better informed about the legal framework that applies to these innovative financial instruments.