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US Crypto Regulation Shifts: SEC Clarifies Rules, Stablecoins Face Scrutiny

March 25, 2026, 12:00 AM158 words9 sources
US Crypto Regulation Shifts: SEC Clarifies Rules, Stablecoins Face Scrutiny

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Recent developments signal a significant shift in US cryptocurrency regulation. The SEC, under Chairman Atkins, is moving away from enforcement-based regulation towards establishing clear rules, including a framework for classifying digital assets and clarifying that technical staking isn't an investment contract. This has been reviewed by the White House, aiming to attract crypto businesses back to the US. Simultaneously, the CLARITY Act is undergoing revisions, proposing a ban on passive yield on stablecoins, impacting companies like Circle and Coinbase, whose stocks experienced significant declines. The SEC and CFTC have jointly classified 16 cryptocurrencies as commodities. The ECB, however, asserts that stablecoins alone are insufficient for expanding tokenized markets, advocating for central bank digital currency integration via its Pontes platform. Circle also faced criticism for freezing USDC in 16 wallets linked to a civil case, sparking centralization concerns. Crypto.com’s parent company received conditional approval to operate as a National Trust Bank, a potential ‘game changer’ for the sector.

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