{"id":15557,"date":"2024-07-12T04:33:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T04:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=15557"},"modified":"2024-07-12T04:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T04:33:08","slug":"us-regulator-criticized-for-crypto-regulations-coinroutes-ceo-disapproves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/us-regulator-criticized-for-crypto-regulations-coinroutes-ceo-disapproves\/","title":{"rendered":"US Regulator Criticized for Crypto Regulations, CoinRoutes CEO Disapproves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There has been widespread criticism of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its regulatory stance towards the crypto industry. Dave Weisberger, the co-founder and co-CEO of CoinRoutes, recently shared his disapproval of the SEC\u2019s approach and the politicians supporting it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rep_Waters_Opposes_SECs_Handling_of_Crypto\"><\/span>Rep. Waters Opposes SEC\u2019s Handling of Crypto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The crypto industry and politicians were in disagreement regarding the SEC&#8217;s regulatory actions. US Representative Maxine Waters criticized the Republican-led bill that aimed to prevent the SEC from implementing Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121, saying it undermines investor protections.<\/p>\n<p>Waters defended the SEC&#8217;s role in safeguarding investors, promoting fair markets, and aiding capital formation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining these efforts amidst recent challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Her comments were met with backlash from some in the industry who questioned the SEC&#8217;s effectiveness in protecting investors, with some indicating a willingness to forgo SEC oversight.<\/p>\n<p>There are concerns that US lawmakers are attempting to mislead crypto investors into accepting the SEC&#8217;s regulatory actions despite what some view as excessive control.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criticism_for_Supporters_of_SEC\"><\/span>Criticism for Supporters of SEC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weisberger from CoinRoutes criticized those who support the SEC&#8217;s stance on crypto, labeling them as &#8220;anti-investors.&#8221; He opposed SAB 121 and highlighted its impact on regulated entities, suggesting that the SEC bypassed standard procedures with the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Others in the industry have also criticized the SEC, with Ripple&#8217;s CEO denouncing actions that hinder innovation in the crypto space.<\/p>\n<p>The SEC is urged to consider the impact of its decisions on crypto investors, reminding them that voters are closely monitoring their position on the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Bitwise&#8217;s Chief Communications Officer suggested that significant developments in the industry may have to wait until a new SEC chairman is appointed, given the current leadership&#8217;s track record with crypto-related products.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto investors are closely watching US politicians&#8217; stance on the industry in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There has been widespread criticism of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its regulatory stance towards the crypto industry. Dave Weisberger, the co-founder and co-CEO of CoinRoutes, recently shared his disapproval of the SEC\u2019s approach and the politicians supporting it. Rep. Waters Opposes SEC\u2019s Handling of Crypto The crypto industry and politicians were [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"US Regulator Criticized for Crypto Regulations, CoinRoutes CEO Disapproves - Bitrabo","description":"There has been widespread criticism of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its regulatory stance towards the crypto industry. 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