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The SEC has <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67474542/253/securities-and-exchange-commission-v-binance-holdings-limited/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">withdrawn</a> its request to classify certain tokens, including Solana ($SOL) and Cardano ($ADA), as securities
This move marks a pivotal shift in the case and could have far-reaching implications for the crypto industry.
The SEC initially sought to label a range of digital assets, including $SOL and $ADA, as securities.
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This was part of its lawsuit against Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.&nbsp;
Classifying these tokens as securities would have imposed stringent regulatory requirements on their trading and handling. This could have potentially reshaped the landscape for both the exchange and its users.
The SEC’s withdrawal of this request is seen as a strategic recalibration in the case. It reflects broader discussions and ongoing legal interpretations surrounding cryptocurrency regulation. By not labeling these tokens as securities, the SEC acknowledges the complexity of digital asset regulation.
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 BREAKING: <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f1fa-1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> SEC amends the lawsuit against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Binance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Binance</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$SOL</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ADA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ADA</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MATIC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$MATIC</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24FIL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$FIL</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ATOM&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ATOM</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SAND&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$SAND</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MANA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$MANA</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ALGO&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ALGO</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AXS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$AXS</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24COTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$COTI</a> are no longer securities. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">
 Another good news for Crypto community <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f64c.png" alt="🙌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/nRo6yUNOkQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/nRo6yUNOkQ</a>
 — Zia ul Haque (@ImZiaulHaque) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImZiaulHaque/status/1818175396904603728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 30, 2024</a>
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$SOL and $ADA are prominent examples of cryptocurrencies that have gained substantial traction in the market.&nbsp;
Solana is known for its high-speed transactions and scalable blockchain, while Cardano is recognized for its focus on research-driven development and sustainability.&nbsp;
Both tokens have garnered significant interest and investment, making their classification as securities a highly contentious issue.
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The decision to withdraw the request could be influenced by several factors, including ongoing debates about the appropriate regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and the challenges of applying traditional securities laws to digital assets.&nbsp;
The SEC’s move might also reflect an effort to avoid further complicating its legal position in the case against Binance, which has already been a focal point of intense scrutiny and debate.
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 Seems important.
 SEC no longer asking the court to make a ruling on whether certain tokens are illegal securities.
 Tokens affected: SOL, ADA, MATIC, FIL, ATOM, SAND, MANA, ALGO, AXS and COTI.
 See comments for links to relevant docs.
 Disclosure: Not a lawyer. <a href="https://t.co/ZXkBqqThxx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ZXkBqqThxx</a>
 — Matt Willemsen (@matt_willemsen) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_willemsen/status/1818157339368927740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 30, 2024</a>
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For Binance, this development could provide some relief and stability. The exchange has been under regulatory pressure globally, and the potential classification of its listed tokens as securities would have added another layer of complexity and compliance costs.
The SEC’s withdrawal could help Binance focus on its defense against other aspects of the lawsuit without the added burden of defending against the securities classification of its token offerings.

SEC Drops Solana ($SOL) and Cardano ($ADA) Securities Request

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