Coinbase continues to blame the SEC for delaying cryptocurrency regulation

Coinbase continues to criticize the SEC for its slow response to the exchange’s requests concerning the regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency business.

Coinbase continues to blame the SEC for delaying cryptocurrency regulation. Photo: CoinGape

In a filing yesterday (November 22) with the US Court of Appeals, Coinbase argued that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying the procedure of establishing new laws for the cryptocurrency business.

Coinbase lawyer Eugene Scalia stated:

“Only a court decision can prompt the Commission to act. It is clear that there is no further information beyond the promise of a further situation report on 15 December.”

Scalia continued, even however the SEC is also afraid and in some instances has intervened, the reality that they only make guarantees devoid of even further concrete progress exhibits that the company delays and evades. Therefore, Coinbase believes that only a court can expedite this procedure.”

Coinbase sued the SEC in April, as the regulator is still to build or problem formal principles for the digital assets sector. By June, SEC counterpart sues CoinbaseAND Ask for a different four months to meet the wants of the floor. The Securities Commission announced this previously has no obligation to account to Coinbaseumbrella it was ordered by the court.

Coinbase also believes that the SEC’s new lawsuit towards rival exchange Kraken is proof that the regulator does not want to set up new laws for the cryptocurrency business. Coinbase claims:

“The case against Kraken (similar to previous cases against Coinbase and many others) is a demonstration of the Commission’s reluctance to establish regulatory clarity. The court should reject this hollow move.”

Next to the over lead to, The SEC also necessitates Coinbase halt trading all cryptocurrencies (except Bitcoin) e 10 US state governments Also Order the exchange to halt staking the companies.

Despite a lot of legal difficulties, Coinbase is nevertheless established to battle to the finish with the SEC. completely do not give in. Coinbase even grew over expectations in the third quarter of 2023 and lots of Wall Street giants are asking to open a spot Bitcoin ETF. they opt for to be custodians of their items.

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