---
title: "Is crypto a security, and why does it matter?"
author: "Chris Berg"
date: "2023-06-16"
url: "https://chrisberg.org/media/is-crypto-a-security-and-why-does-it-matter/"
show: "Decoding Crypto"
audio: "https://p.podderapp.com/2544644999/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/876fc2bd-01b2-41cb-9952-ad88000c9303/2000fec2-c28b-4e2d-b23b-b023004d9b40/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=2cf15382-b300-4fdb-ab76-ad8800149faa"
source: "https://omny.fm/shows/decoding-crypto/is-crypto-a-security-why-does-it-matter"
topics: "Cryptocurrency and digital money"
---

# Is crypto a security, and why does it matter?

The SEC’s case against Coinbase and what it means for crypto.