The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday clarified that most staking services don’t involve securities, resolving a major uncertainty that has hung over the crypto industry. The guidance provides regulatory clarity for major platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Lido, which collectively handle billions in staked assets.
The ruling removes a regulatory cloud that has limited institutional adoption of staking services. Without this clarity, staking service providers faced potential enforcement action and costly compliance requirements designed for traditional securities.
Blockchain staking typically involves locking tokens to secure the network and earning a reward in return. The least contentious option would be someone who operates a node themselves, keeping custody of their assets and staking directly.
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