David Sacks: NFT and MEME Coins As Collectibles

The characterisation of digital currencies has recently been the subject of important discussions. One of the questions is whether assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFT) and MEME coins, should be classified in the category of commodities and securities.

The characterisation of digital currencies has recently been the subject of important discussions. One of the questions is whether assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and MEME coins, should be classified in the category of commodities and securities.

In a new turn of events, White House advisor David Sacks has spoken out on the debate, arguing that NFT and MEME tokens should not be classified as securities. Sacks believes that these assets are more akin to collectibles and that treating them as commodities would stifle the development of the US cryptographic industry.

MEME Coins and NFTs Should Be Treated as Collectibles

In the discussion on the Memecoins $TRUMP, Sacks expressed the belief that NFTs and image coins are "much closer to baseball cards" than commodities/securities. He argued that these digital assets do not represent an investment and that they do not meet the Howey Test, which is the conventional legal system used to decide whether an asset is a security.

"When you talk about digital assets, you can deal with multiple things. There are digital assets that are securities, that are commodities, digital assets that are collectibles like NFTs or meme coins. So it is a vast area of innovation. And so digital assets can be a number of different things, David Sacks noted."

David Sacks: NFT and MEME Coins As Collectibles

The comments come amid discussions on how to manage the cryptocurrency business in the US. The SEC has taken a strong stance on the guidelines for cryptocurrencies, arguing that several digital assets fall under its jurisdiction.

The Ongoing Debate on Cryptocurrency Categorisation

He argues that ongoing regulatory vulnerability is hampering development and preventing companies from investing in this sector.

David explained in the interview that clear regulations could really help the crypto industry in the US.

"What the industry wants more than anything is regulatory clarity. Just tell us what the rules are, and we will abide by them. The Biden administration would never do that, and that's why all the innovation was basically going overseas, and America was going to lose this future technology. We want that innovation to happen here in the United States, and I think it's going to happen now because President Trump has declared that the United States needs to be the crypto capital of the world," Sacks said.

The White House adviser's statements have elicited mixed reactions in the industry. Some agree with his assessment that NFTs and MEMEs are not securities. Others say the SEC is going the right way by being cautious in the crypto environment, given the potential for distortion and abuse.

The debate over the classification of digital currencies is likely to continue for some time. The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently considering how to regulate NFTs, and may also take action against some MEME coins.

In the end, the classification of cryptocurrencies will be determined by the courts. However, Sacks' comments highlight the importance of clear guidelines for the future of the crypto industry in the US.