SEC Clears Up Staking on Proof-of-Stake Blockchains, No Securities Status

The SEC has clarified that staking cryptocurrencies on proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains is not a securities transaction. This decision addresses legal concerns for investors and bolsters confidence in the US staking market. The updated guidance clarifies that self-staking, without additional features like early withdrawal or alternative rewards, does not constitute an unregistered securities offering.