US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory framework for digital assets determines when crypto-assets are securities subject to federal securities laws. Key developments include: SEC v. Ripple and SEC v. Coinbase precedents, application of the Howey test to digital assets, registration requirements for exchanges and broker-dealers handling digital asset securities, custody requirements (SAB 121, partially rescinded), and the SEC's approach to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The SEC requires registration of crypto exchanges as national securities exchanges or alternative trading systems (ATS), broker-dealer registration for platforms facilitating digital asset securities, and compliance with Regulation ATS, Regulation SHO, and Regulation NMS where applicable.
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Framework Domains (17)
Compliance and Enforcement
SEC compliance and enforcement actions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BOSE-8 | Class 1A and 1B material |
| BOSE-9 | Encrypted service safety |
| CA-AODA-CE-01 | Accessibility Compliance Report |
| CA-AODA-CE-02 | Accessibility Policy and Plan |
| CA-AODA-CE-03 | Enforcement |
| CDR-13 | De-identification and Deletion |
| CDR-14 | Direct-to-Consumer Disclosure Channel |
| DMA-ART11 | Compliance Reporting |
| DMA-ART13 | Anti-Circumvention |
| DMA-ART14 | Obligation to Inform About Concentrations |
| DMA-ART15 | Profiling Audit |
| DMA-ART8 | Compliance Measures |
| EAR-COMP-01 | Export Compliance Programme |
| EAR-COMP-02 | Screening Requirements |
| EAR-COMP-03 | Enforcement and Penalties |
| EU-EAA-CE-01 | Conformity Assessment |
| EU-EAA-CE-02 | Market Surveillance |
| EU-EAA-CE-03 | Consumer Complaints and Enforcement |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-01 | Supervisory Framework |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-02 | Supply Chain and SBOM |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-03 | Penalties |
| EUDR-CE-01 | Due Diligence Statements |
| EUDR-CE-02 | Country Benchmarking |
| EUDR-CE-03 | Penalties |
| HBNR-ENF-01 | Record-Keeping Requirements |
| HBNR-ENF-02 | FTC Enforcement Authority |
| HBNR-ENF-03 | State Attorney General Enforcement |
| NDB-DATA-BREACH-PLAN | Data breach response plan |
| NDB-S26WR | Commissioner-directed notification |
| PSTI-CMP-01 | Statement of Compliance |
| PSTI-CMP-02 | Importer and Distributor Obligations |
| PSTI-CMP-03 | Enforcement and Penalties |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-01 | Compliance Programme |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-02 | Violation Reporting |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-03 | Penalties |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-01 | Platform Compliance |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-02 | Custody and Reporting |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-03 | Enforcement Actions |
Custody
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-4.2 | Custody Rule Compliance for Digital Assets |
| SEC-DA-8.2 | Key Management and Wallet Controls |
Cybersecurity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-8.1 | Cybersecurity Risk Management for Digital Asset Activities |
Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-7.1 | Disclosure Controls for Digital Asset Issuers |
Financial Crime
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-11.1 | Sanctions and AML Coordination |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-12.1 | Whistleblower and Internal Reporting Channels |
Investment Advisers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-4.1 | Investment Adviser Registration and Fiduciary Duties |
Investor Eligibility
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-2.2 | Accredited Investor and Suitability Verification |
Listed Products
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-6.1 | Exchange Traded Product Approval and Listing Standards |
Market Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-7.2 | Anti-Fraud and Market Manipulation Controls |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-10.1 | Marketing and Solicitation Rules |
Recordkeeping
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-9.1 | Books and Records for Digital Asset Securities |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-2.1 | Registration of Securities Offerings |
| SEC-DA-3.1 | Broker-Dealer Registration for Digital Asset Activities |
| SEC-DA-3.2 | Special Purpose Broker-Dealer Conditions |
Securities Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-1.1 | Howey Test Analysis for Digital Asset Offerings |
| SEC-DA-1.2 | Reliance on Efforts of Others Assessment |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-01 | Howey Test Application |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-02 | Registration Requirements |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-03 | ETF Framework |
Securities Classification
Digital asset securities regulation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-1.1 | Howey Test Analysis for Digital Asset Offerings |
| SEC-DA-1.2 | Reliance on Efforts of Others Assessment |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-01 | Howey Test Application |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-02 | Registration Requirements |
| US-SEC-DA-SC-03 | ETF Framework |
Supervision
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-13.1 | Examinations and Regulatory Engagement |
Trading Venues
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-DA-5.1 | Exchange Registration or Alternative Trading System |
| SEC-DA-5.2 | Clearing Agency and Settlement |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework?
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework is a compliance framework from United States (SEC) with 17 domains and 61 controls. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory framework for digital assets determines when crypto-assets are securities subject to federal securities laws. Key developments include: SEC v. Ripple and SEC v. Coinbase precedents, application of the Howey test to digital assets, registration requirements for exchanges and broker-dealers handling digital asset securities, custody requirements (SAB 121, partially rescinded), and the SEC's approach to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The SEC requires registration of crypto exchanges as national securities exchanges or alternative trading systems (ATS), broker-dealer registration for platforms facilitating digital asset securities, and compliance with Regulation ATS, Regulation SHO, and Regulation NMS where applicable. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework have?
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework has 61 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are Compliance and Enforcement (38 controls), Registration (3 controls), Securities Classification (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework map to?
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework maps to 661 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia) (28% coverage), FTC Health Breach Notification Rule (28% coverage), NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) (28% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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