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CryptoMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 23 March 2026•Updated 23 March 2026•

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SEC Expands Digital Commodity Classification to Cover Most Leading Cryptocurrencies

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Key Facts

1The U.S. SEC has identified 18 specific crypto tokens as digital commodities, marking a significant regulatory shift.

2 months ago

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Version 32 months ago

What changed: The SEC's regulatory initiative has moved into the executive review phase, with the proposal now being evaluated by the White House's Office of Management and Budget.

Version 22 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the legal stabilization of crypto staking and identify Ethereum and Solana as the key beneficiaries of the SEC's regulatory shift.

Version 12 months ago

What changed: The SEC published a formal classification scheme and expanded the commodity designation to include most leading cryptocurrencies, moving beyond the initial 18 tokens.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially advanced its digital asset classification initiative by submitting a formal proposal to the White House. The agency submitted a proposed interpretation of federal securities laws regarding crypto assets to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This regulatory plan is currently listed as "pending review" by the U.S. administration, marking a transition into the executive evaluation phase under the leadership of Paul Atkins. The initiative aims to move beyond "regulation by enforcement" by extending the "digital commodity" designation to most leading cryptocurrencies. Crucially, staking activities are expected to gain sturdier legal ground, with Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) positioned as primary beneficiaries of this regulatory clarity. By categorizing these assets as commodities rather than securities, the SEC seeks to reduce legal uncertainties and foster long-term institutional stability across the crypto ecosystem.