Solana's "Solana Seeker" is now shipping worldwide, while the SEC declares liquid staking not a security.
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Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 2:44 pm ET1min read
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The SEC's staff-level statement, released on August 5, 2025, confirms that liquid staking receipts—such as stETH, rETH, and cbETH—are not classified as securities, provided the underlying assets are not tied to an investment contract [1]. This clarification is part of the SEC's broader Project Crypto initiative, aimed at balancing investor protection with innovation in the crypto space [2].
The decision to exclude liquid staking receipts from the securities definition removes a key regulatory barrier that had previously deterred institutional adoption. Analysts predict that this legal clarity will lead to increased capital flows into liquid staking mechanisms, as investors and stakeholders now have a clearer framework to operate within [1].
The impact of this clarification is expected to be felt across the DeFi landscape, with potential increases in Total Value Locked (TVL) within liquid staking protocols. This regulatory clarity is seen as a catalyst for institutional interest and could encourage further development of staking infrastructure, particularly in protocols built on Ethereum and Solana [1].
Market participants, including entities like Jito Labs and VanEck, have been directly engaged in discussions with the SEC, indicating a constructive regulatory dialogue. This development marks a significant shift in the SEC’s regulatory approach to crypto assets and may signal a more structured and predictable environment for market participants [2].
References:
[1] SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Isn't a Security Amid Project Crypto Push (https://coingape.com/sec-clarifies-liquid-staking-isnt-a-security-amid-project-crypto-push/)
[2] SEC: Crypto Liquid Staking Activities are Not Considered Securities (https://watcher.guru/news/sec-crypto-liquid-staking-activities-are-not-considered-securities)
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Solana's "Solana Seeker" is now shipping worldwide, while the SEC declares liquid staking not a security.
The global deployment of Solana's "Solana Seeker" has marked a significant milestone for the blockchain ecosystem, coinciding with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) clarification that liquid staking activities are not considered securities under U.S. law. This regulatory shift is expected to boost investor confidence and drive institutional adoption in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.The SEC's staff-level statement, released on August 5, 2025, confirms that liquid staking receipts—such as stETH, rETH, and cbETH—are not classified as securities, provided the underlying assets are not tied to an investment contract [1]. This clarification is part of the SEC's broader Project Crypto initiative, aimed at balancing investor protection with innovation in the crypto space [2].
The decision to exclude liquid staking receipts from the securities definition removes a key regulatory barrier that had previously deterred institutional adoption. Analysts predict that this legal clarity will lead to increased capital flows into liquid staking mechanisms, as investors and stakeholders now have a clearer framework to operate within [1].
The impact of this clarification is expected to be felt across the DeFi landscape, with potential increases in Total Value Locked (TVL) within liquid staking protocols. This regulatory clarity is seen as a catalyst for institutional interest and could encourage further development of staking infrastructure, particularly in protocols built on Ethereum and Solana [1].
Market participants, including entities like Jito Labs and VanEck, have been directly engaged in discussions with the SEC, indicating a constructive regulatory dialogue. This development marks a significant shift in the SEC’s regulatory approach to crypto assets and may signal a more structured and predictable environment for market participants [2].
References:
[1] SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Isn't a Security Amid Project Crypto Push (https://coingape.com/sec-clarifies-liquid-staking-isnt-a-security-amid-project-crypto-push/)
[2] SEC: Crypto Liquid Staking Activities are Not Considered Securities (https://watcher.guru/news/sec-crypto-liquid-staking-activities-are-not-considered-securities)
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