Lido stated that the guidance issued by the US SEC yesterday confirmed that liquid staking and similar receipt-like tokens such as stETH do not constitute securities, providing the regulatory clarity that Lido and the entire industry have needed for a long time. Lido's operations in the United States now have greater regulatory clarity, eliminating the uncertainty shadow that previously hindered institutional adoption and DeFi integration.

This position opens the door for domestic platforms, financial institutions, and users in the United States to use Lido more freely. With no need to worry about triggering securities laws, more protocols may integrate stETH, further expanding its use cases in the DeFi space. This also strengthens the reasons for centralized exchanges and fintech platforms to support Lido's liquid staking, potentially attracting more funds.