SEC Introduces Safe Harbor for DeFi Interfaces; Strategy Acquires $1.001 Billion in Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has established a five-year safe harbor for Covered User Interfaces, enabling qualifying non-custodial decentralized finance (DeFi) interfaces to function without the need for broker-dealer registration. According to NS3.AI, this regulatory adjustment is effective immediately and aims to provide clarity and operational freedom for DeFi platforms. In related news, Strategy has announced a significant acquisition of Bitcoin, purchasing $1.001 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. This purchase was financed through the proceeds from STRC, highlighting Strategy's continued investment in digital assets.