US SEC Accelerates Crypto Asset Classification Reforms – Clarity Finally Coming?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing forward with reforms to classify crypto assets more clearly as securities, commodities, or something else entirely. New draft guidelines are expected to be released for public comment soon, with a focus on staking products, token issuance frameworks, and secondary market trading. This comes after years of enforcement-by-litigation that left the industry in regulatory gray zones. The proposed changes aim to provide a functional test similar to the Howey Test but tailored for digital assets—considering factors like decentralization level, token utility, and promoter control. If finalized, compliant projects could see faster paths to listings, clearer staking rules, and reduced legal risk for developers. While critics argue it may still favor incumbents, most market participants view any clarity as a massive unlock for institutional capital. 2026 could be the year the U.S. finally moves from reactive enforcement to proactive rulemaking.
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