The SEC Adopts Controversial New Rule: Potentially Problematic for DeFi - Ledgernomic
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a controversial new rule requiring market participants engaged in significant liquidity-providing roles, including those in the cryptocurrency sector, to comply with federal securities laws. According to a statement by SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the rationale behind this rule is to enhance investor protection, market integrity, and transparency. The rule applies to transactions involving crypto assets meeting the definition of securities or government securities, with exceptions for entities with assets less than $50 […]