$USDC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated the criteria for cryptocurrencies eligible for various uses in the digital asset ecosystem. The revised list includes two additional cryptocurrencies, USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT). These updates apply to investments in digital tokens through ICO processes, transactions facilitated by ICO portals for investors or issuers, and digital asset exchanges using these cryptocurrencies as base trading pairs. The amended regulations will come into effect on March 16, 2025.