Crypto vs. SEC: The Crackdown on Coinbase & Binance
Episode description
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down once again on crypto exchanges. Early last week, the SEC took aim at Binance and Coinbase — two of the most powerful forces in the world of cryptocurrencies — for allegedly breaching its rules.
In this episode, Dylan unpacks the cases against Binance and Coinbase and what their outcome could mean for the crypto sector.
Show Highlights
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[01:42] A recap of why the crypto exchange FTX went bankrupt
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[04:26] Whether crypto passes the Howey Test
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[08:21] What it means to trade
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[12:46] Why the SEC is suing Coinbase and Binance
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[14:49] The similarities between FTX and Binance
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[16:31] What is Binance’s Sigma Chain?
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[20:45] What is happening to Coinbase and Binance now?
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[22:59] On the SEC’s apparent hostility to cryptocurrencies in general
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[25:37] Why forcing crypto exchanges into the regulatory framework might not be a good idea
Links and Resources
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