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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Kraken, Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation

by Dan K
Mar 3, 2025 - 8:43 pm
in Blockchain
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A Groundbreaking Ruling in Crypto Regulation

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its lawsuit versus Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange said on March 3. Kraken had described the case as a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign” and welcomed the decision as a step toward regulatory certainty.

The case was dismissed with prejudice, and it cannot be reinstated. No fines were imposed, and Kraken did not plead guilty to any wrongdoing. The SEC originally sued Kraken in November 2023 for operating a broker, dealer, exchange, and clearing agency without registering.

A Shift in SEC’s Approach

Under the direction of then-chairman Gary Gensler, the SEC had been aggressively enforcing against crypto firms, bringing lawsuits and investigations against Coinbase, Uniswap, OpenSea, and others. Critics painted the action as choking off innovation and targeting compliant businesses rather than bad actors.

Kraken noted that the suit “was never about protecting investors” but instead created confusion and uncertainty in the crypto market. The SEC’s dismissal of the case suggests a potential shift in regulatory policy.

Regulatory Changes and Political Influence

Since the SEC leadership transition, a number of lawsuits and investigations initiated under Gensler’s tenure have been dropped or reported to be under review. The SEC withdrew its lawsuit against Coinbase on February 27, and previous cases against Consensys, Gemini, Uniswap, and Robinhood were dismissed.

The crypto regulatory landscape is evolving. Legislators recently introduced a stablecoin bill that aims to further cement the dominance of the US dollar, and a more comprehensive crypto regulation bill will soon follow.

Joining the fray, former President Donald Trump promised to make America the “world capital of crypto.” He plans to establish a crypto strategic reserve in the form of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). The first White House Crypto Summit will take place on March 7.

The Future of US Crypto Regulation

The recent actions by the SEC are a nod towards a change towards a more disciplined and assured regulatory climate. With growing political steam and anticipated legislative changes, the US may potentially be in a position to provide clear guidance to the crypto market.

For exchanges such as Kraken and others, the SEC decision is a resounding victory and a hopeful sign of an amiable future regulatory order.

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