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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Lawmakers press sec for crypto airdrop clarity - Caught on Camera

Does the SEC consider airdropped cryptocurrencies as securities? Congress members Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry want an answer from Gary Gensler. (Credit: Pixabay)

KEY POINTS

  • The lawmakers pointed out that intangible rewards from other companies don't invoke the Howey Test
  • They said the SEC's approach to regulation is making decentralization impossible
  • They also slammed Gensler's leadership and the SEC's 'unwillingness' to establish a regulatory framework

Crypto token airdrops are some of the most exciting events in the digital assets space as community members await token cuts for their early participation in a blockchain network. However, there is growing concern about regulatory hurdles potentially affecting the future of token airdrops.

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