The Hyperliquid Policy Center has formally requested the U.S. SEC to exclude crypto airdrops—free token distributions to wallet holders—from the definition of securities. This move aims to clarify regulatory uncertainty that currently treats airdrops as investment contracts under federal securities law, which imposes costly registration and disclosure requirements. If accepted, this would allow token projects to distribute tokens to U.S. users without triggering securities regulations, broadening participation and reducing legal risks. The SEC has yet to respond, and the request opens a policy dialogue that could reshape how digital assets are regulated in the U.S.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center's request to the SEC on crypto airdrops comes as a backdrop to a mixed market performance on Pluang. For readers following major cryptocurrencies, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 20, 2026 10:41 WIB: out of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies, 24 rose and 25 fell. Notable movers include MANA at Rp1.485 with a 1-day change of -3.70% and a typical hold time of 157 days, ZIL at Rp39 down 3.37% with 133 days hold, and CRV at Rp6.632 up 3.16% with a 62-day hold time and 99% sell order activity.
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