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SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a key financial regulator overseeing securities markets and investor protection. In the crypto space, the SEC plays a central role in determining whether digital assets qualify as securities, shaping how projects operate and how markets respond to regulatory developments.

Its actions — including enforcement cases, ETF decisions, and policy statements — often have a direct impact on Bitcoin and broader digital asset markets, influencing volatility, liquidity, and institutional participation. As regulatory clarity evolves, market participants closely monitor SEC signals for insight into the future of crypto adoption.