Chainlink LINK Celebrates SEC Crypto Guidance as Institutional Adoption Breakthrough

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released updated guidance clarifying how securities laws apply to broker-dealers handling digital assets, a development chainlink has praised as crucial for institutional crypto adoption. The May 15 FAQ addresses operational concerns that have previously deterred traditional financial institutions from engaging with blockchain infrastructure.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce described the guidance as incremental rather than comprehensive, noting that most provisions simply formalize existing regulatory interpretations. "These responses largely reaffirm current rules rather than establish new precedents," Peirce stated, indicating that more substantive regulatory frameworks are still in development.

Chainlink’s enthusiastic response highlights how the clarification eliminates key compliance uncertainties for financial institutions using public blockchain oracles. The protocol’s native token (LINK) often serves as essential infrastructure for hybrid smart contract systems that bridge traditional and decentralized finance.