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Morning Minute: The SEC & CFTC Declare 'Most Crypto Assets' Are Not Securities
The SEC and CFTC's joint guidance classifying most crypto assets as non-securities, excluding Bitcoin mining, staking, and airdrops, fundamentally alters the regulatory landscape in the US. This clarification is expected to reduce legal risk for projects and encourage innovation by providing a clearer path for token classification and broker offerings. The introduction of safe harbor frameworks for startups and entrepreneurs, alongside the potential for unregistered platforms to list non-security assets, signals a more accommodating regulatory environment for crypto businesses in the US. The explicit categorization of assets into digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and securities provides a much-needed framework, potentially unlocking new avenues for development and investment by reducing the ambiguity previously imposed by the Howey Test.
Kaspa Price Surges 20% as Hard Fork Hype Fuels Breakout Attempt
Kaspa's 20% price surge, driven by anticipation of a May 5th hard fork introducing vProgs and Covenants, signals strong speculative interest and a potential shift towards a more functional smart-contract layer. Increased derivatives activity, with Open Interest rising to $13.64 million and funding rates climbing, indicates aggressive bullish positioning and short-term momentum, though it also heightens the risk of a rapid unwind if hype fades. The Kaspa price is attempting to break out of a falling wedge pattern, with key resistance at the 200-day EMA ($0.050) and subsequent levels at $0.062 and $0.074, suggesting a potential trend reversal if these levels are sustained.
