1/ Today, in partnership with the Proof of Stake Alliance, Blockchain Association submitted a letter to the SEC responding to the Crypto Task Force and Commissioner Peirce’s RFI on staking-related issues.
Full letter: https://media.cryptoforinnovation.org/2025/04/POSA-CCI-RFI-Response-to-SEC-FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*1q2gx71*_ga*MTk3NzA3MTc4Ny4xNzQ1MjU2Mjcx*_ga_F9NE23R22E*MTc0NjAyNDAwNy4zLjAuMTc0NjAyNDAwNy42MC4wLjA.
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3/ We emphasized the importance of making staking accessible — individuals should have safe, simple ways to participate in network security without needing to be technical experts.

4/ We also explained why staking and staking services are not securities transactions under federal law.

Bottom line: Staking is fundamentally about network operations, not investment contracts.

The staker is engaging in an administrative or ministerial activity to secure the network.

5/ A regulatory framework that misunderstands staking could harm network security, innovation, and U.S. leadership in blockchain technology. We urge the SEC to publish guidance consistent with the recent statements on memecoins, mining, and stablecoins.

6/ Thank you to the Crypto Task Force and Commissioner Peirce for inviting dialogue on these critical issues. We’re committed to working with policymakers to ensure staking remains accessible, secure, and aligned with U.S. law.

2/ Staking is critical to blockchain networks. It secures decentralized infrastructure, supports network governance, and ensures the integrity of the systems that power modern digital innovation.