Crypto Market Update: US regulators formalize crypto classification framework

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US regulators redefine crypto rules

US financial regulators have taken one of their clearest positions yet on digital assets, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issuing a. formal explanation Declaring that most crypto assets do not qualify as securities.

Endorsed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the clarification aims to resolve more than a decade of regulatory uncertainty and unclear market standards.

At the core of the guidance is a structured classification system that separates digital assets into categories such as digital commodities, collectibles, instruments, stablecoins and digital securities. The purpose of this classification is to help market participants determine which regulator has jurisdiction and what legal obligations apply.

Importantly, the interpretation acknowledges that a crypto asset may be linked to an “investment contract” at one stage, such as during fundraising, but may fall out of securities classification at a later stage once the network becomes sufficiently decentralized or functional.

“After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clearer understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets under the federal securities laws. That’s what regulatory agencies should be doing: draw clear lines in clear words,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins said. official release.

The clarification is also expected to complement ongoing efforts in Congress to pass comprehensive crypto market structure legislation.

Mastercard to acquire BVNK in US$1.8 billion deal

MasterCard (NYSE:MA) is accelerating its expansion into digital assets definitive agreement To acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal worth up to US$1.8 billion.

The company is betting that stablecoin and token deposits will become a standard feature of modern financial services. With digital asset payment volumes already reaching hundreds of billions of dollars annually, Mastercard sees an opportunity to position itself at the center of this evolving ecosystem.

Through BVNK’s technology, the firm aims to provide financial institutions and fintech companies with tools to support a wide range of use cases, including cross-border remittances, peer-to-peer transfers, business payments, and real-time payments.

The acquisition also builds on the company’s existing crypto initiatives, which include partnerships with exchanges and wallet providers that allow users to spend digital assets through the card network.

Pending regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close before the end of the year.

Ripple deepens Brazil expansion

Ripple is significantly expanding its footprint in Brazil by launching a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the growing demand for institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure in Latin America.

company announced The new capabilities, spanning payments, custody, liquidity management and tokenization, establish themselves as a comprehensive platform for financial institutions operating in both traditional and blockchain-based markets.

Brazil has emerged as a strategic priority for Ripple due to its rapidly evolving regulatory environment and strong fintech adoption. The company confirmed plans to apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license with the Central Bank of Brazil, aligning its operations with the country’s new digital asset framework.

Ripple’s payments network, which has processed more than US$100 billion globally, is already being used by banks and fintech firms in Brazil to facilitate cross-border transactions.