Taxonomy Checker
Check how any crypto token is classified under the March 2026 SEC/CFTC joint taxonomy (Release No. 33-11412).
Frequently Asked Questions
How are crypto tokens classified in the United States?+
Under the SEC/CFTC joint taxonomy, digital assets fall into five categories: digital securities, digital commodities, stablecoins, collectibles, and tools (utility tokens). The category determines which regulator has authority and which rules apply. The Taxonomy Checker maps a token to its likely category based on this framework.
Is my token a security?+
It depends on how the token is offered and used. Assets sold as investment contracts are generally treated as securities under SEC authority, while sufficiently decentralized network tokens are treated as digital commodities under the CFTC. The CLARITY Act adds a defined pathway for tokens to transition between these as networks decentralize.
What is the SEC/CFTC joint taxonomy?+
It is a shared classification framework (Release No. 33-11412, March 17, 2026) that the SEC and CFTC use to sort digital assets into five categories. The CLARITY Act's jurisdictional lines are designed to track this taxonomy.
Does the Taxonomy Checker give legal advice?+
No. The Taxonomy Checker is an informational tool based on publicly available regulatory guidance. Classifications can change, and edge cases require professional judgment. Consult a qualified attorney before making compliance decisions.