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Accredited Investor

A legal classification, in some jurisdictions, permitting access to certain restricted investment offerings.

An accredited investor is a legal classification, used in some jurisdictions such as the United States, generally based on income, net worth, or professional criteria, that permits access to certain investment offerings not available to the general public.

Some crypto-related security token offerings have been structured to be available only to accredited investors, reflecting applicable securities regulations in that jurisdiction.

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A security token offering might be restricted to accredited investors under applicable securities rules.
Accredited investor status and its specific criteria vary by jurisdiction.