Uniswap Served Lawsuit Warning By SEC

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Notably, the SEC, the United States securities regulatory body, has issued Uniswap, a prominent Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform, a formal warning.

SEC’s Enforcement Notice

Uniswap received a warning from the SEC that they might face regulatory action due to potential operations as an unregistered securities exchange and broker. This warning, called a “Wells notice,” signifies that the SEC is contemplating filing charges. The consequences of this notice are significant, usually resulting in formal enforcement proceedings.

Uniswap’s Response

Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap, reacted with a blend of frustration and sadness in his statement, yet indicated a willingness to defend against the SEC’s accusations.

“Indeed, it’s disheartening that the SEC prioritizes shielding complex financial systems over safeguarding consumers. This means that as a company in the fintech sector, we may have to wage a lengthy battle against a US regulatory body to defend ourselves. The outcome could reach the Supreme Court and significantly impact the future of decentralized finance and our industry. However, united, we can emerge victorious. I believe in the importance of individual freedoms, and I stand behind DeFi.”

Uniswap’s top lawyer, Marvin Ammori, looks at a recent court decision that favored Coinbase in a different SEC case as a potential good sign for Uniswap. Nevertheless, it’s unclear what exact charges the SEC plans to file against Uniswap. In response, Uniswap’s legal team is readying to contest any regulatory action in court.

UNI Tanks

UNI, experienced a 9.5% drop shortly after the news broke., dropping below $10 as of writing.

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2024-04-11 00:26