Picture this - you're about to walk into a candy store, but you're told you can only buy one type of candy, not any of the others. 🍬
That's the kind of thing that's happening in the world of
#cryptocurrency . Coinbase CEO, a guy named Brian Armstrong, has said that Securities and Exchange Commission (or
#SEC for short), only wanted them to sell
#bitcoin - and no other crypto.
Let's dive into this a little more. 👀
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Armstrong's Claims
According to Armstrong, the SEC views "every asset other than Bitcoin" as a security. The regulator allegedly ordered Coinbase to delist all such assets from its trading platform. 😲
However, Armstrong criticized the regulator for refusing to clarify how they reached this conclusion. Coinbase currently lists 261 other tokens as “tradeable” assets, apart from
#BTC .
If Coinbase were to comply with the SEC's purported order, Armstrong believes it could signify "the end of the crypto industry in the US.” 💔 This is a serious concern for many involved in this ever-growing market.
SEC's Counterclaims
On the flip side, the SEC contested Armstrong's statements, clarifying that it made no "formal requests" for companies to delist crypto assets. Yet, just last month, the regulator filed a lawsuit against Coinbase. ⚖️
The SEC accused Coinbase of operating unlawfully, earning "billions of dollars" in profit as an unregistered broker for securities. This allegation further intensifies the tension between the crypto industry and regulatory bodies.
Conclusion
The crypto industry and the SEC have had their fair share of clashes over efforts to classify cryptocurrencies as securities. Only time will tell the ultimate impact on the US crypto industry. 🕰️ Stay tuned for more updates!
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