SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins Outlines Crypto Asset Regulatory Framework
Remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit described a proposed structure covering token classification, investment contract guidance, and a safe harbor model for compliant fundraising.
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Terms & Concepts
Token taxonomy: A classification framework for crypto tokens based on their characteristics, use cases, or regulatory treatment.
Investment contract: A legal concept used to assess whether an asset may be treated as a security under securities law.
Safe harbor: A regulatory mechanism that offers conditional relief from enforcement if specified compliance requirements are met.