According to the SEC, the coins are more akin to "collectibles" and don't fall under the category of securities under federal ...

On February 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a statement to provide clarity on the application of ...

Despite the seemingly definitive statement by the staff that meme coins are not ‘securities’ under the U.S. securities laws, ...

The SEC noted in a statement that federal securities laws do not bind meme coins. The agency clarified that securities laws ...

Meme coins may not fall under the purview of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, as the agency considers most meme coins to be more like collectables than securities. According to a ...

On February 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) published a new staff ...

Typically, meme coins are bought for entertainment, social interaction, and cultural purposes, with their value primarily driven by market demand and speculation, making them similar to collectibles.

Meme coins are not securities and, hence, aren't subject to federal laws regulating the financial instruments, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency has issued its official ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities ...