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The Legal Status of Cryptocurrency Under Securities Regulation

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The SEC has avoided giving blanket rule for all cryptocurrencies, choosing instead case-by-case enforcement actions, which creates unpredictable legal terrain for investors and developers alike.

Why this is interesting

You might think buying Bitcoin is just like buying gold or a foreign currency—but the SEC might see it as buying a share in a company. Could your favorite cryptocurrency be considered an illegal security?