Chiliz - The Sports Blockchain (@Chiliz): The Chiliz Group Welcomes Landmark Joint SEC and CFTC Guidance Classifying Fan Tokens

The Chiliz Group Welcomes Landmark Joint SEC and CFTC Guidance Classifying Fan Tokens The Chiliz Group Welcomes Landmark Joint SEC and CFTC Guidance Classifying Fan Tokens 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. About The Chiliz Group , which functions as a secure and intuitive hub where users can access exclusive experiences, rewards, and opportunities from top-tier sports organisations—including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Juventus, and Inter Milan—to strengthen the connection and loyalty between brands and fans. The Chiliz Chain provides a trusted, decentralised infrastructure for brands, developers, and communities to build the future of the Web3 ecosystem.The Chiliz Group is the leader in blockchain solutions for the sports and entertainment industry, pioneering the development of Fan Tokens, the leading digital asset for sports. Chiliz also powers Socios.com