Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com on Tuesday sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over concern that the SEC's actions overstep legal boundaries and undermine the future of the crypto industry in the U.S.
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over concerns that the SEC's actions are overstepping legal boundaries and could harm the future of the crypto industry in the U.S.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, comes after the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Crypto.com in August. A Wells Notice is a letter that indicates the SEC's intention to bring an enforcement case against a company.
In its lawsuit, Crypto.com argues that the SEC has unilaterally expanded its jurisdiction beyond the limits established by law, particularly by classifying most crypto transactions as securities dealings.
The company contends that this regulatory position is applied inconsistently, exempting bitcoin (BTCUSD) and ether (ETHUSD) despite their perceived similarity to other crypto assets. Crypto.com also emphasized in the suit that the SEC bypassed key procedural steps, including the notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act.
By filing this suit, Crypto.com said it aims to halt what it views as the SEC’s "unlawful" campaign against the crypto industry.
Additionally, Crypto.com has filed a petition with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the SEC to establish a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrency derivatives in the U.S.
Blockchain technology firm Consensys also filed a preemptive lawsuit against the SEC earlier this year after receiving a Wells Notice.
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