Definition ∞ Securities laws are regulations designed to govern the issuance, trading, and sale of financial instruments considered securities. These laws aim to ensure transparency, prevent fraud, and protect investors. Their application to digital assets is a subject of ongoing debate and regulatory scrutiny.
Context ∞ The interpretation and application of securities laws to digital assets represent a central point of contention and legal challenge within the cryptocurrency industry. Regulatory bodies globally are grappling with how to classify and regulate various tokens and decentralized finance protocols under existing legal frameworks. Ongoing legal cases and regulatory pronouncements are continually shaping the understanding and compliance requirements for market participants.
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