The Defiant reports that the SEC staff has granted no-action relief to Canton Coin for its token minting. The SEC's division considers Canton Coin a digital commodity, emphasizing its network utility and lack of a controlling central party. This decision may influence how similar digital assets are classified in the future.

Based on the The Defiant report; not independently verified.

Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:42:19 GMT

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