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SEC guidance transforms USD stablecoins into cash equivalents for broker-dealers on a trading desk.

SEC Guidance Unlocks Liquidity: USD Stablecoins Now Tradable Cash Equivalents

February 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., March 2025: In a pivotal move for digital asset integration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued formal staff guidance that reclassifies certain USD-pegged stablecoins as cash equivalents for broker-dealer net capital calculations. This SEC guidance provides a clear, albeit cautious, pathway for regulated financial firms to hold these digital assets […]

Analyst reviewing new SEC stablecoin rules for broker-dealer capital calculations on a digital tablet.

SEC Stablecoin Rules: A Pivotal Shift as Regulators Allow Capital Inclusion with 2% Haircut

February 22, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., March 2025: In a significant regulatory shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated its guidance to formally permit broker-dealers to include certain stablecoins in their regulatory capital calculations. The revised FAQ, published this week, applies a standardized 2% haircut to the value of eligible stablecoins, marking a pivotal moment for […]