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SEC's Crypto Guidelines May Favor Trump-Linked Ventures

3/22/2026

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The Securities and Exchange Commission issued cryptocurrency guidelines that critics say may favor U.S. President Donald Trump-affiliated ventures.
The SEC's "token taxonomy" classifies most crypto assets as commodities or collectibles, exempting them from strict oversight.
This shift could boost institutional interest and benefit Trump-affiliated projects like $Trump and $WLFI.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the guidelines are temporary, while critics warn about missing disclosures and protections.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission issued cryptocurrency guidelines that critics say may favor U.S. President Donald Trump-affiliated ventures.
The SEC's "token taxonomy" classifies most crypto assets as commodities or collectibles, exempting them from strict oversight.
This shift could boost institutional interest and benefit Trump-affiliated projects like $Trump and $WLFI.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the guidelines are temporary, while critics warn about missing disclosures and protections.