Meme Coins Not Securities Says SEC

SEC Declares Most Meme Coins Are Not Securities

• The SEC announced this decision on February 27.
• Meme coins are defined as crypto assets linked to internet culture or trends.
• These coins derive their value mainly from speculation.
• Most meme coins do not meet the federal definition of securities.
• This exempts them from registration requirements under current regulations.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clarified on February 27 that most meme coins, which gain value through speculation and are tied to internet culture, do not qualify as securities, thus exempting them from federal registration requirements.