States vs. SEC: The Crypto Regulatory Battle Heats Up
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States vs. SEC: The Crypto Regulatory Battle Heats Up
The crypto industry is bracing for another round in its ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A coalition of 18 states, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, has filed a lawsuit against the SEC, aiming to block the agency's aggressive enforcement actions in the crypto space. The SEC's Regulatory Overreach The lawsuit alleges that the SEC is overstepping its authority by unilaterally asserting jurisdiction over digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. The states argue that the SEC's actions are not only excessive but also undermine state regulatory authority. At the heart of the dispute is the SEC's claim that many cryptocurrencies, particularly those offered through initial coin offerings (ICOs), are securities subject to its oversight. The SEC has taken a broad interpretation of the Howey Test, a legal standard used to determine whether an investment contract is a security. The Crypto Industry's Counterargument The crypto i…
