Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules - TradingView

A coalition of blockchain organizations, including groups associated with Chainlink and Cardano, has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to provide clearer rules for digital assets, according to TradingView. The push reflects a broader industry effort to resolve longstanding uncertainty over how existing securities laws apply to crypto tokens, networks, and related services.

The request matters because regulatory ambiguity has shaped how projects and exchanges operate in the United States. When firms cannot reliably determine whether a token or activity falls under securities law, they face compliance risk that can influence listings, product development, and where teams choose to base operations. Industry participants have argued that clearer guidance would reduce guesswork; critics of the current approach worry that overly broad definitions could stifle innovation.

What to watch is whether the SEC responds with formal guidance, rulemaking, or enforcement signals, and whether other regulators weigh in. Any movement toward defined categories and compliance pathways could affect market sentiment and how crypto businesses plan for U.S. operations. For now, the coalition's appeal is a signal of continued industry pressure for regulatory clarity rather than a change in policy itself.