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SEC Declares Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins Not Securities, Leaves Yield-Bearing Tokens Unresolved

The SEC's latest guidance clarifies its stance on stablecoins backed by liquid assets while bipartisan legislation on federal standards advances in Congress.

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Overview

  • The SEC announced that certain dollar-pegged stablecoins, backed by low-risk, liquid assets and redeemable one-to-one for U.S. dollars, are not considered securities.
  • Guidance excludes yield-bearing and algorithmic stablecoins, leaving their regulatory status unclear for future determination.
  • Transactions involving the minting and redeeming of covered stablecoins do not require registration under the Securities Act, according to the SEC's statement.
  • The guidance reflects a broader shift under Trump-appointed SEC leadership, emphasizing clarity and collaboration over enforcement-heavy approaches.
  • Bipartisan efforts in Congress are progressing to establish federal standards for stablecoin issuance, with both the House and Senate advancing related bills.