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Summary
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce issued a statement pointing out that even when activities are moved on-chain, crypto vaults and lending strategies could still fall under federal securities laws, with the key being who controls decision-making and how returns are generated. If operators (managers, cu…
Key points
- For DeFi projects and on-chain asset managers, this is important regulatory guidance from a crypto-friendly commissioner.
- The SEC is not banning outright, but clearly indicates that the design structure of on-chain vaults and lending will determine whether they fall under securities regulation, directly impacting DeFi product compliance.
- DeFi projects should re-examine governance mechanisms and manager roles, transferring more parameter control to users or the community to reduce the risk of being deemed securities.
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