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Cryptocurrency regulation can be seen as an extension of securities law because it regulates the use of digital assets that are considered securities under US law. The SEC has issued a "Statement on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings" which recognizes cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, as having all the same features as securities. The market has been growing at an exponential rate, but it is also experiencing a lot of volatility. This makes it difficult for companies to stay afloat as they try to figure out how to regulate the market. Regulation of cryptocurrency can have a huge impact on the future of this industry.