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    18 states sue SEC in attempt to regulate cryptocurrency industry

    By Tanya YeNovember 18, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • The lawsuit names SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and cryptocurrency industry lobbying group DeFi Education Fund as plaintiffs.
    • The states argue that crypto assets are not investment contracts under the federal securities laws, contradicting rulings supporting the SEC’s authority to govern cryptocurrencies.

    What happened

    Eighteen states have sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for attempting to unilaterally seize states’ regulatory authority over the cryptocurrency industry. The states want to be able to manage cryptocurrency regulation on their own, rather than having the SEC unilaterally take over. The lawsuit also names the DeFi Education Fund, a cryptocurrency industry lobbying group, as one of the plaintiffs, as well as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and other SEC commissioners.

    The lawsuit demonstrates the ongoing battle between states and the SEC over the right to regulate cryptocurrencies. Previously, the SEC and the two regulators of the cryptocurrency industry, which prefer to be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have been battling for dominance. These states have chosen to enter the fray despite a number of court cases in which judges have found that the SEC has jurisdiction. The states have argued that cryptocurrency assets are not investment contracts covered by federal securities laws, and therefore the SEC does not have the authority to regulate them. This argument, however, is in dispute with previous rulings.

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    Why it is important

    This legal battle between U.S. states and the SEC has major implications for cryptocurrency regulation. If states like Texas and Wyoming win, they could gain more control over crypto laws within their borders. This would lead to a fragmented regulatory landscape with different rules across the U.S. Some states might offer more lenient regulations to attract crypto businesses, while others could impose stricter oversight. If the SEC wins, it will likely establish federal authority over the crypto market. This could create a unified regulatory framework, providing clarity for businesses but also potentially introducing stricter rules, especially regarding investor protection and anti-money laundering.

    Additionally, the outcome of this case raises broader questions about how the U.S. should treat emerging financial technologies like cryptocurrencies. It could set a precedent for regulating other industries that challenge existing financial systems. The ruling could influence not only crypto but also decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology. This case will shape the future regulatory landscape for digital assets, impacting how crypto businesses operate and how digital currencies are integrated into the U.S. economy.

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    Tanya Ye

    Tanya Ye is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied literature at University of Southampton. She specialises in IT infrastructure and tech trends. Contact her at t.ye@btw.media.

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