SEC and CFTC Jointly Classify Six Cryptocurrencies as Digital Commodities

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The SEC and CFTC have jointly classified Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Stellar, Tezos, and XRP as digital commodities. Crypto Briefing reported that the agencies issued a joint interpretive release defining these six major cryptocurrencies as commodities rather than securities, aiming to streamline regulatory oversight and provide market clarity.

This classification places the identified assets under the CFTC’s jurisdiction regarding anti-fraud and anti-manipulation in spot markets. The move follows the resolution of long-standing litigation, particularly involving XRP’s status which concluded in August 2025, and is expected to reduce litigation risks while potentially opening doors for further institutional products in the digital asset space.