SEC Issues New Guidelines for Crypto Disclosures, Emphasizing Transparency

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided new guidance on how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, urging businesses operating in this space to enhance the transparency of their disclosures. The guidance, issued by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, outlines expectations for companies handling digital tokens—especially those that might qualify as securities—to provide more detailed and transparent information about their business operations, technology, and associated risks.