Howey test
Coverage of Howey test in the Nexus archive.
- SEC’s Peirce Sees Clarity Act Passing This Summer as Crypto Rules Take Shape
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce anticipates the Clarity Act passing this summer, which would establish a federal framework for crypto markets and divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. The bill aims to clarify the Howey Test for investment contracts and shield developers from liability. Peirce emphasized regulatory goodwill and urged building long-term crypto solutions, while SEC Chair Paul Atkins highlighted free-market reforms and new investment initiatives.
- SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig announced a collaborative regulatory approach to digital assets, emphasizing onshore crypto development, tokenization, and future-proof rules. They highlighted joint efforts like the token taxonomy guidance and proposed an 'innovation exemption' to foster U.S.-based crypto projects while addressing securities vs. commodities boundaries.