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The DeFi Protocol That Was Ruled a Securities Exchange in 2026
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The DeFi Protocol That Was Ruled a Securities Exchange in 2026

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
In 2026, regulators ruled a DeFi protocol operated as a securities exchange under existing law. The decision hinged on how trades were matched, who controlled governance, and whether users accessed securities markets. This article explains the ruling, the legal tests applied, and what it means for DeFi compliance and enforcement. When DeFi Met the Law: […]
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