SEC Faces Challenges in Legal Battle Against Crypto Exchanges: Judges Skeptical of Inconsistent Token Classification

In recent federal court hearings involving lawsuits against major crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encountered skepticism from judges regarding its inconsistent definition of crypto tokens in relation to securities law. The SEC’s attempts to label tokens as illegally unregistered securities offerings have raised concerns about the lack of clarity and consistency in the regulatory approach. Judges have expressed doubt over the SEC’s varying arguments, indicating potential challenges for the agency in establishing a clear legal framework for the cryptocurrency industry. (Source: Bitcoin.com)