The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an interpretation that clarifies the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets, effectively classifying most digital commodities as 'not a security'. This landmark regulatory development has led to an intraday spike in XRP price, with the altcoin pushing above the $1.50 threshold.
The SEC's classification carries a direct connection to Ripple's August 2025 legal victory, when XRP received its 'not a security' designation from the courts. The new framework effectively codifies this precedent at the regulatory level, providing immediate clarity for market participants that had been awaiting for years.