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Gulf Press > Business > Crypto > Bitnomial files lawsuit against SEC for classifying XRP futures as ‘Security Futures’
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Bitnomial files lawsuit against SEC for classifying XRP futures as ‘Security Futures’

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Last updated: 2024/10/11 at 4:39 AM
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Chicago-based digital asset derivatives exchange, Bitnomial, has taken legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the classification of XRP futures. Bitnomial self-certified its XRP U.S. Dollar Futures contract in August following the conclusion of the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, which addressed XRP’s status as a security. However, the SEC intervened, claiming that XRP futures should be considered “security futures,” subject to both SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight. Bitnomial filed a lawsuit challenging this classification and arguing that XRP should not be deemed a security.

Bitnomial’s dispute with the SEC is significant as it could set a crucial precedent for the regulation of crypto derivatives like XRP futures in the United States. The exchange’s CEO, Luke Hoersten, emphasized the importance of this legal battle, stating that Bitnomial’s clean compliance record strengthens its position in contesting the SEC’s classification of XRP. The outcome of this case could have implications for other crypto exchanges facing similar regulatory challenges. Bitnomial’s lawsuit comes on the heels of Crypto.com’s legal action against the SEC, where the company accused the regulator of overstepping its authority in classifying most crypto assets as securities.

The SEC’s increased enforcement actions against the crypto industry have led to several legal disputes with prominent companies like Ripple Labs, Binance, and Coinbase. Ripple, in particular, has been embroiled in a legal battle with the SEC for over three years. Despite a recent court ruling that Ripple’s sales of XRP to retail investors did not qualify as securities transactions, the case continues, with Ripple filing a notice of appeal to challenge certain aspects of the decision. The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and crypto derivatives remains complex, with exchanges and companies challenging the SEC’s classification of digital assets as securities.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, crypto exchanges like Bitnomial and Crypto.com are taking proactive measures to defend their products and challenge the SEC’s jurisdiction. The legal battles between these exchanges and the SEC highlight the uncertainties and regulatory challenges facing the crypto industry. The outcome of these cases could have far-reaching implications for how cryptocurrencies and their derivatives are regulated in the United States. As the crypto ecosystem evolves, companies and exchanges must navigate a shifting regulatory environment to ensure compliance and maintain operations in a rapidly changing industry.

In conclusion, Bitnomial’s legal action against the SEC regarding the classification of XRP futures underscores the ongoing regulatory challenges facing the crypto industry. The dispute over XRP’s status as a security sets the stage for potential changes in how crypto derivatives are regulated in the United States. As the legal battle unfolds, the outcome could impact how other exchanges approach compliance and regulatory issues in the crypto space. With the SEC’s increased focus on enforcement actions against crypto companies, the industry must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to ensure continued growth and innovation.

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