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Court Rules BAYC NFTs and ApeCoin Are Not Securities

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Sohrab Khawas

A federal judge in California has dismissed an investor lawsuit against Yuga Labs, stating that Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and ApeCoin don’t qualify as securities. The court determined that the plaintiffs failed to meet the Howey test’s criteria. It concluded that BAYC NFTs serve as digital collectibles offering community access and membership perks, not as investment vehicles.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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