SEC News: No Action Against Poloniex Only If Gets Acquired by Circle
Following to the Poloniex acquisition by Circle in an undisclosed deal, a leaked slide has brought forth certain information that indicates SEC won’t be pursuing any action against Poloniex in light of this acquisition.
SEC News(Leaked ): SEC relieving Poloniex
It has been just a couple days when Circle acquired one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex in an alleged $400 million deal. Now, according to a leaked news, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed not to pursue any kind of legal action against Poloniex, if it gets acquired by Circle.
Poloniex is one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges that has its profits in billions. Last year, it was one of the top 20 crypto exchange in the world by trading volume. It is specifically known for altcoin trading and acquires the most of its business from the trading of ICO tokens. However, a notable point here is ICOs are basically unregulated securities according to U.S. SEC.
Also read: The Truth Behind CFTC and SEC CryptocurrencyRegulations
The leaked new in part states that:
“Circle has briefed the SEC on the transaction and indicated that upon closing that we will begin the process of registering the new entity with the SEC and FINRA as a Broker/Dealer and in turn as a licensed ATS (electronic trading marketplace).”
The document also states that the SEC was favorable with this approach and further mentioned that it is indicated by U.S. SEC that they would not pursue any enforcement action for Poloniex’s prior activity.
The US’s First Regulated Crypto Exchange
In addition to this, the document contains another section that is titled “The US’s First Regulated Crypto Exchange” that talks about how becoming the first regulated Crypto Exchange can help Circle to list as well as provide a platform for different types of digital tokens. It also includes those digital tokens that would be deemed securities.
With the way the acquisition took place, it seems like something else is also in play here. It wouldn’t be a shock if it somehow it turns out to be a similar case as Coinbase. Given the way, the leaked document talks about SEC not pursuing any enforcement action against the unnamed prior activity. It can be expected that Poloniex might hand over their client data as Coinbase has been asked to by IRS.
What are your views on SEC decision about Poloniex crypto exchange after acquisition by the circle? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
- Expert Explains Pi Network–Sign Meeting, Says It Could Trigger Binance Listing
- Is Trump Family, Mr. Beast Buying ASTER Token? Rumors Gain Strength
- Solana ETF Update: Grayscale, Fidelity, Others Files S-1 With Staking, Approval Expected in Two Weeks
- Cyber Hornet Seeks SEC Nod for S&P 500 and XRP ETF
- Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Eyes Stake in Tether as USDT Issuer Targets $500B Valuation
- Solana Price Set for Q4 Surge as Canary Capital ETF Filing Meets Wyckoff Accumulation
- Avalanche Price Could Surge to $50 as Transactions Jump 200%
- CHMPZ Price Prediction:Will This Net-Zero Community Token be the Next Gem?
- Ethereum (ETH) Price Set for a rebound as Whales Accumulate $1.6B ETH and Outflows Hit $622M
- HYPE Price Prediction As Bitwise Files For Hyperliquid ETF – Is $55 In Sight?
- Shiba Inu Price Eyes Recovery From Demand Zone With Burn Rate Soaring Nearly 400%