SEC staff takes a position on the securities status of protocol staking activities

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On May 29, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) issued a statement concluding that certain proof-of-stake blockchain “staking” activities do not involve the offer or sale of “securities” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934….
By: A&O Shearman
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