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Digital Asset Reclassification

Definition

Digital Asset Reclassification pertains to the process where regulatory bodies or legal frameworks alter the legal or financial categorization of specific digital assets. This change can shift an asset from being considered a utility token to a security, or from a commodity to a currency, with significant implications for its regulation, taxation, and market operation. Such reclassifications often follow evolving interpretations of existing laws or the enactment of new legislation. It directly impacts how these assets are treated by exchanges and investors.