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Final Rule

Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets

Agency
SEC
Document Number
2026-05635
Published
March 23, 2026
Effective Date
March 23, 2026

Abstract

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") issues herein an interpretation regarding the application of the Federal securities laws to certain types of crypto assets and certain transactions involving crypto assets. The references in this release to "we" and "our" are to the Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") provides herein guidance relating to that interpretation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-05635 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-05635 is a Final Rule published by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Federal Register on March 23, 2026, with an effective date of March 23, 2026. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") issues herein an interpretation regarding the application of the Federal securities laws to certain types of crypto assets and certain transactions involving crypto assets. The references in this release to "we" and "our" are to the Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") provides herein guidance relating to that interpretation. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/23/2026-05635/application-of-the-federal-securities-laws-to-certain-types-of-crypto-assets-and-certain.
Is document 2026-05635 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-05635 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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