Could XRP Be Reclassified as a Commodity Instead of a Security?
Regulatory definitions of commodities and securitiesIn U.S. law, securities represent investment contracts regulated by the SEC, while commodities—like gold or oil—fall under CFTC oversight, defined broadly as goods or economic…
The Role of Decentralization in Crypto Regulation Debates
Historical context of decentralization in cryptocurrencyBitcoin’s 2009 launch marked a revolution—introducing a peer-to-peer financial system free from centralized control, born from distrust in traditional institutions after the 2008 financial crisis.Regulatory…