# SEC Clarifies Crypto Asset Securities

> The SEC says it recognizes that most crypto assets are not securities.

**Published by:** [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io/)
**Published on:** 2026-03-18
**Categories:** news, 2026, march2026
**URL:** https://ethdaily.io/905

## Content

Quick TakeWorld launches AgentKit.Tally cancels ICO and winds down.Cari Network builds on ZKsync.SEC clarifies crypto asset securities. SEC Clarifies Crypto Asset SecuritiesListen to this episode from Ethereum News on Spotify. The SEC clarifies crypto asset securities. World launches AgentKit. Tally cancels its ICO and winds down. And Cari Network builds on ZKsync. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/905 Are you running a treasury? You need liquidity but don't want to sell ETH?https://spotify.comSponsored byAre you running a treasury? You need liquidity but don’t want to sell ETH? Get the lowest fixed rates to borrow against ETH and LSTs on Liquity V2 on liquity.orgSEC Clarifies Crypto SecuritiesThe SEC and CFTC issued a joint interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated that the Commission recognizes that most crypto assets are not securities. The guidance categorizes non-securities digital assets to include digital commodities, collectibles, tools, and payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act.World Launches AgentKitWorld, the proof of human identity project, launched AgentKit, a developer toolkit that allows AI agents to prove they are backed by a real, unique human using verified World ID Proof of Personhood credentials. It extends Coinbase’s x402 payments protocol by adding a privacy-preserving identity layer. The kit enables apps to verify how many distinct humans are behind agent activity, without revealing personal information. It aims to help platforms allow trusted agent access while limiting agent spam, abuse, and manipulation. The release is currently in beta.Tally Cancels ICO And Winds Down Tally, an onchain governance infrastructure provider, announced that it is no longer moving forward with its planned ICO, and is winding down its platform. Tally CEO Dennison Bertram cited current market conditions and uncertainty about delivering on promises made to token holders as reasons for the reversal. He added that a venture-backed business in decentralized governance tooling is currently unsustainable. Tally was one of the most widely adopted DAO platforms across the Ethereum ecosystem, supporting governance for Arbitrum, ENS, Uniswap, ZKsync, and EigenLayer. Tally will continue to support its partners during the transition.Cari Network Built On ZKsync PrividiumZKsync announced that Cari is building a bank-governed tokenized deposit network bult on a ZKsync Prividium chain, a permissioned, privacy-focused L2 anchored to Ethereum and secured by zero-knowledge proofs. The initiative aims to help banks modernize payments while keeping deposits within the regulated banking system. Developed with five regional banks, the Cari Network enables tokenized deposits that remain bank liabilities and are insured by the FDIC. The platform aims to support the full lifecycle of deposits, issuance, transfer, and redemption, and is targeting a production rollout in 2026.Other NewsArbitrum transparency reportENS name collisionsBitrefill suffers a data breachECF introduces SwapboardPhantom receives no action reliefVF: Crypto’s True BelieversDisclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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