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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/cardano-founders-outburst-sparks-debate-among-crypto-communities/">Cardano Founder Challenges SEC’s Crypto Classification: Time for Better Regulations?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Once again, there’s a stir in the world of cryptocurrency.</p> 
<p>Charles Hoskinson, the mastermind behind Cardano, is expressing frustration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The issue at hand? The SEC’s classification of ADA, Cardano’s native token, as a security. As the SEC battles major exchanges like Kraken, Binance, and Coinbase, ADA finds itself caught up in regulatory complexities. Hoskinson questions the fairness and transparency of the regulatory process, particularly the application of the Howey Test.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-clash-of-standards">A Clash of Standards </h2> 
<p>Hoskinson is upset with the SEC’s differing treatment of cryptocurrencies. While giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum are considered non-securities due to their decentralized nature, ADA and others face a different fate. Hoskinson argues that this lack of clarity and adherence to the Howey Test leads to uneven regulatory application, leaving the crypto space grappling with complexity.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-xrp-community-reacts"><strong>XRP Community Reacts</strong></h2> 
<p>The XRP community, long embroiled in their battle with the SEC, has shown a mix of reactions to Hoskinson’s statements. Some, like Digital Perspective, empathize with Hoskinson’s frustration, having experienced similar challenges. Others, like Mark Phillips, view Hoskinson’s recent outburst as a belated recognition of the broader challenges facing the crypto industry in the face of regulatory scrutiny.</p> 
<p>Legal experts, including Attorney John Deaton, who represents XRP holders, have called for the SEC to establish more precise regulatory frameworks applicable across all crypto ecosystems. This sentiment is echoed within the broader crypto community, which seeks more predictable and fair regulatory practices.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only Maxis will take issue with <a href="https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IOHK_Charles</a>’s outrage. I don’t see how anyone could not objectively understand the frustration. U.S securities laws need to be coherent and consistently applied across all ecosystems. <a href="https://t.co/igcPycRdxb">https://t.co/igcPycRdxb</a></p>— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1729270682628870177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2023</a>
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<p>Adding to the discussion, Hoskinson challenges the widely accepted idea of Bitcoin’s decentralization. He points to the concentration of mining power in a few entities, suggesting it goes against the essence of decentralization. </p> 
<p>However, industry leaders like Adam Back and Erik Voorhees vehemently counter this claim. Back defends Bitcoin’s natural growth and decentralized nature, while Voorhees dismisses the notion of mining pools controlling Bitcoin’s hashrate.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The creator of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> is not decentralized and says it’s not fair that the SEC is going after crypto more broadly but not Bitcoin. <br><br>Bitcoin is anti fragile technology <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/B9wuuvJIpd">pic.twitter.com/B9wuuvJIpd</a></p>— The ₿itcoin Therapist (@TheBTCTherapist) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBTCTherapist/status/1729281006698471449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2023</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-market-watch">Market Watch </h2> 
<p>Amidst these debates, ADA’s market performance remains a point of interest, currently trading at $0.374. The crypto community, especially stakeholders in projects like XRP and Cardano, are closely monitoring these developments, hoping for a regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring investor protection.</p>

Cardano Founder Challenges SEC’s Crypto Classification: Time for Better Regulations?

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