The commissioner said onchain vaults and lending strategies could resemble investment funds or advisers, depending on how they are structured.
- SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and lending strategies may fall within federal securities laws.
- Morpho's token fell about 5% after the statement, underperforming the broader crypto market.
- Vaults have become one of DeFi's fastest-growing sector with over $8 billion assets, with Coinbase and Robinhood integrating them to offer yield on users’ stablecoin balances.
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Markets repositioned since June, but Binance held share (~55% user funds, ~24% spot) and drew net inflows in early July while the tracked market saw outflows.
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Markets repositioned since June, but Binance held share (~55% user funds, ~24% spot) and drew net inflows in early July while the tracked market saw outflows.
U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts
Europe's high regulatory bar could spark new crypto industry M&A wave
Senate Dems should accept the victory they won on Trump's crypto limits: White House
U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts
Europe's high regulatory bar could spark new crypto industry M&A wave
Shiba Inu surges 36% as South Korean traders fuel mystery rally
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