SEC Chair Explains Why NFTs Aren’t Securities

SEC chair sets the record straight on why NFTs do not count as securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has publicly clarified that non‑fungible tokens (NFTs) do not count as securities under federal securities laws, a position reiterated and expanded by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. According to Atkins, NFTs are not securities because people buy them as digital collectibles, not as investments. The clarification comes as the SEC coordinates with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to draw more …

NFTs Are Collectibles, Not Investment Contracts

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SEC Chair explains why NFTs fall outside of securities laws

Paul Atkins says nonfungible tokens are typically collectibles, not investment contracts, as the agency outlines new categories of digital assets …

SEC Chair Explains Why NFTs Aren’t Securities

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says NFTs are generally not securities, citing their use as collectibles rather than investment contracts under new agency guidance.

SEC Finally Clarifies That Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities

The SEC issued an interpretation on Tuesday clarifying how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving cryptocurrencies. This is a “major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide greater clarity regarding the treatment of crypto assets,” it stated. The guidance also “complements Congressional endeavors to codify a comprehensive market structure framework into statute.” The Commodity Futures Trading Commis…

SEC Clarifies the Application of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets

Washington D.C., March 17, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today issued an interpretation clarifying how the federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving crypto assets. This is a major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide greater clarity regarding the Commission’s treatment of crypto assets, and complements Congressional endeavors to codify a comprehensive market structure framework…