Security, Commodity, or Fiat?
Inaugural Blockchain Law for Social Good Conference
Chanté Eliaszadeh — Panelist
Discussion
Panelist at the inaugural Blockchain Law for Social Good Conference on the panel "Security, Commodity, or Fiat?" — addressing how U.S. regulators classify digital assets across SEC, CFTC, and banking-regulator frameworks, and the practical consequences of that classification for mission-driven blockchain projects. The conversation covered the Howey test as applied to governance tokens, the SEC's enforcement posture on staking and lending programs, CFTC jurisdiction over spot commodity transactions, and where stablecoins fit in the federal payments framework.
Topics Covered
- Securities classification
- Howey test
- Commodity classification
- Stablecoin regulation
- SEC enforcement
- CFTC jurisdiction
- Blockchain for social good
Work with Chanté
Astraea Counsel represents blockchain, AI, and fintech founders on the regulatory and transactional questions discussed in this session.
Talk to an Attorney