In a significant development in the world of cryptocurrencies, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance US, accusing the popular crypto exchange of violating securities laws and demanding transparency. The SEC alleges that Binance US has failed to cooperate with their investigation and has made unreasonable demands. This legal battle has raised concerns over the custody of customer assets and the operations of the exchange.
The SEC’s lawsuit against Binance US is a result of the agency’s concerns about the lack of transparency in the operations of the crypto exchange. The SEC has demanded access to internal documents that reveal how Binance US operates and who has control over customer assets. While Binance initially agreed to cooperate, they later refused, stating that the SEC’s demands were unreasonable.
The lack of cooperation from Binance US has drawn criticism from the SEC, who accuse the exchange of numerous discovery failures. The SEC has also highlighted the recent departure of top executives at Binance US as further evidence of the need for expedited discovery.
A hearing has been scheduled for September 18th, where both parties will present their arguments. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for the crypto industry as a whole.
Meanwhile, the SEC has also raised concerns about the use of the crypto custody provider Ceffu by Binance.US. The SEC has sued both Binance.US and its international arm, Binance Holdings, alleging that they have been operating an unlicensed securities exchange. The SEC wants to ensure that American users’ assets are not moved overseas while the legal proceedings are underway.
Conflicting claims have been made regarding the relationship between Binance.US and Ceffu. Binance.US claims that Ceffu is simply the market name of wallet custody software developed and licensed by Binance Holdings. However, Ceffu denies any affiliation with Binance and considers itself a fully independent third-party technology service provider. Company records and legal documents, however, suggest that there may still be connections between the two entities, and the ownership and management of Ceffu remain unclear.
In another development, Polygon has completed a network rehash and resync for its zkEVM Mainnet Beta, marking a significant milestone towards the proposed Polygon 2.0 upgrade. This upgrade aims to create a network of interconnected zero-knowledge-powered L2 chains that can greatly improve the scalability of Ethereum.
As part of the Polygon 2.0 upgrade, the MATIC token will be replaced with the new POL token, which will serve as the native and staking token for Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS). The POL token will have an initial supply of 10 billion and a yearly emission rate of 2%. Additionally, there is a proposal to update the native gas token on Polygon PoS from MATIC to POL.
The developments surrounding Binance US and the ongoing legal battle with the SEC highlight the need for increased transparency and regulatory compliance in the crypto industry. Investors should closely monitor the outcome of this lawsuit as it could significantly impact the future of cryptocurrencies and the way they are regulated. As the industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for market participants to prioritize transparency, cooperation, and adherence to regulatory frameworks to build trust and ensure the long-term sustainability of cryptocurrencies.
