New cryptocurrency guidelines published by US regulators may reduce oversight requirements and benefit the Trump family’s ventures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has classified most crypto assets as commodities, collectibles, or “digital tools,” exempting them from stricter regulations.
Under the new framework, blockchain-based representations of existing securities remain classified as securities, but many other crypto projects are now free from oversight. This shift may attract more institutional investors to the market and spur growth for companies like the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial.
The guidelines have drawn praise from industry leaders, including the CEO of The Digital Chamber, who hailed them as a step toward solidifying the US’s role in the global cryptocurrency market.
However, critics warn that these new rules may create regulatory gaps and leave investors vulnerable to fraud. As one lawyer noted, the exemptions could be exploited by companies looking to circumvent strict regulations.
The guidelines’ impact on the Trump family’s ventures is also being closely watched, as several of their crypto projects are now exempt from SEC oversight.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/22/sec-crypto-regulations-trump-family