Guidance categorizes Fan Tokens as digital collectibles and tools, providing clarity for U.S. sports teams and the Fan token asset class in the region.
WASHINGTON, D.C. March 17, 2026– At the DC Blockchain Summit today, the Chairs of the SEC and CFTC announced landmark joint guidance titled Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets.
The framework categorizes assets into five groups: (i) digital commodities; (ii) digital collectibles; (iii) digital tools; (iv) stablecoins; and (v) digital securities. Crucially, the guidance identifies Fan Tokens as having hybrid characteristics, classifying them as digital collectibles and digital tools.
Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of The Chiliz Group, commented:
“We are honoured to be featured in this joint guidance. This is the seminal moment we have been waiting for to launch both international and U.S. team fan tokens. It represents a major opportunity for U.S. sports teams to embrace digital assets as a way to engage global audiences and build sustainable, long-term revenue streams. This outcome reflects the fruits of our engagement with U.S. stakeholders as we look to build and execute our Chiliz 2030 vision.”
The full announcement can be found here: https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/interp/2026/33-11412.pdf
The Chiliz Group remains committed to fostering a transparent, regulated ecosystem for sports and entertainment fans worldwide.
