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CRYPTO Just Flipped: HEDERA and the UTILITY Takeover.
Joseph Razo9 min read·Just now--
By Joseph Razo
March 30, 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency and blockchain investments involve risk. DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
On March 27, 2026, Paul Barron interviews Greg Bell, Chief Investment Officer at Hashgraph Foundry, a key entity within the Hedera ecosystem. The podcast opens by framing a major turning point in the digital asset industry.
Barron introduces the idea that the long-standing period of “regulation by enforcement” has reached its conclusion following a joint interpretive release from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
This development is positioned as more than a policy update. It represents a structural shift in how digital assets are understood and categorized. The emergence of a classification framework in which certain cryptocurrencies are being recognized as “digital commodities.” A group informally referred to as the “Clarity 16” is highlighted, including major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Hedera. While the exact scope of future classifications remains uncertain, the…
