How to Legally Stake Crypto in 2025: SEC’s New Guidelines Explained
SEC Brings Long-Awaited Clarity to Crypto Staking On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued long-awaited guidance clarifying how staking on proof-of-stake (PoS) networks will be treated under securities law. Before this update, many crypto investors and service providers were unsure whether staking rewards could be classified as securities offerings —…