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Also know, is currency a security?

“That type of currency is not a security.” A token, or a digital asset used in a fundraising process known as an initial coin offering, or ICO, are securities by Clayton's definition. “We regulate the offering of that security and regulate the trading of that security.”

Beside above, what are examples of securities? Securities are broadly categorized into:

• debt securities (e.g., banknotes, bonds and debentures)
• equity securities (e.g., common stocks)
• derivatives (e.g., forwards, futures, options, and swaps).

Additionally, what defines a security?

A simple definition of a security is any proof of ownership or debt that has been assigned a value and may be sold. For the holder, a security represents an investment as an owner, creditor or rights to ownership on which the person hopes to gain profit. Examples are stocks, bonds and options.

What is not a security?

A non-security is an alternative investment that is not traded on a public exchange as stocks and bonds are. Assets such as art, rare coins, life insurance, gold, and diamonds all are non-securities. That is, they cannot be easily bought or sold on demand as no exchange exists for trading them.