SEC’s Evolving Stance on Crypto Staking Leaves Industry Seeking Clarity

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The cryptocurrency sector is intensifying calls for the SEC to define its regulatory approach to staking, as ongoing ambiguity creates challenges for Web3 infrastructure providers.

Allison Muehr of the Crypto Council for Innovation emphasized the urgency of the matter during a recent industry conference.

Historically, the SEC pursued enforcement against staking services under securities laws. However, recent months have seen a shift, with the agency clarifying that memecoins and stablecoins used purely for payments do not qualify as securities.

Despite this progress, staking remains in limbo—neither approved for ETFs nor formally regulated.

Muehr noted improved dialogue with the SEC but stressed that definitive rules are still needed:

“Constructive engagement has increased, but we lack the formal guidance required for compliance.”