Regulation
SEC Accused of Stifling Innovation in Seven US States
Monday, July 22, 2024 ▪ 3 minute read ▪ by Mikaia A.
The SEC, at times more destructive than regulating the cryptocurrency industry, is once again at the center of debate. Accused of stifling innovation and damaging a booming market, the SEC is facing a coalition of seven US states that are vigorously defending the freedoms of the cryptocurrency industry. We explore this legal battle and its implications for the future of cryptocurrency.
A coalition of states against SEC regulation
THE the shadow of the SEC hammer, already challenged by Judge Michael Wiles, often hovers over the cryptocurrency industry, and this time, seven states of the USA they have decided to say “stop” to what they consider an excessive grip.
Led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, This coalition filed an amicus curiae brief on July 10.denouncing the SEC’s regulation of cryptocurrencies. Supported by the states of Arkansas (where bitcoin mining has become a blessed activity), Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and Oklahoma, these representatives argue that The SEC’s attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies is nothing less than an attack on market freedom and innovation.
“The SEC’s coup could prevent states from protecting their citizens from fraud and harm free competition,” the statement said.
For states like Iowa, which pride themselves on actively protecting its citizens from scamsThe SEC’s actions are seen as an obstacle to their mission.
Local authorities fear that this centralized power will hinder effective prosecution of fraudsters, while stifling a booming industry.
The impact of regulation on the cryptocurrency industry
The SEC’s initiative is far from being unanimousespecially in states that fervently defend the free market. For the members of this coalition, this excessive regulation must well beyond mere consumer protection.
Risk freezing innovation AND causing economic devastationIn a market where innovation is key, the weight of restrictions could reduce cryptocurrency operators to a secondary role on the global stage.
- Innovation Stifled: Cryptocurrency players may be forced to migrate to more welcoming markets.
- Local economies at risk: states like Iowa, focused on technology development and fighting fraud, see these regulations as a direct threat.
SEC regulation is seen not only as an obstacle, but also as an obstructionist force.
“Biden’s SEC is trying to prevent states like Iowa from doing their job,” the statement read.
Faced with an SEC accused of having overstepped its bounds, the battle is intensifying. American states are mobilizing to defend a free and innovative cryptocurrency market, contesting a regulation deemed excessive and destructive. And Donald Trump, for his part, seems to have understood the weaknesses of the current administration betting on bitcoin.
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Mikaia A.
The blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution is happening! And the day the impacts are strong and the most vulnerable economy in the world is affected, against all hope, you will say that I was for that I chose
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