A petition has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for guidance and regulation for digital assets, including bitcoin. Ouisa Capital urges the SEC to clarify when digital assets which include digital currencies are considered securities and when registration requirements apply to companies facilitating their issuance and trading.
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https://news.bitcoin.com/petition-asks-sec-to-clarify-rules-on-bitcoin-and-digital-token-assets/