The crypto community has been abuzz with recent news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase. Top analyst and long-term crypto market skeptic Jim Cramer of CNBC has been quite vocal in criticizing Binance, going as far as to label the exchange a sham. On the other hand, Cramer hinted at bias in the lawsuit against Coinbase compared to that of Binance. It’s worth noting that a key disparity between the two cases is the absence of charges against Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong.
Following the SEC actions against both exchanges, they have reportedly witnessed a combined net outflow of $600 million as investor trust seemingly wanes. In a recent discussion surrounding the state of Binance in light of the lawsuit, Cramer’s views incited a strong response from Binance management.
Cramer’s remarks, particularly his comparison of Binance to FTX, a fallen crypto exchange, have ignited a reaction from Binance’s Chief Communications Officer, Patrick Hillmann. Hillmann warns Cramer about his unfounded claims and advises him to be prepared to back them up with evidence, asserting that Binance could later “revisit” the matter.
However, despite the serious nature of legal action from the SEC and the ongoing scrutiny of two of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, the Bitcoin price has managed to maintain its recent 24-hour gains.
In a separate development, the highly anticipated Rocket Pond Trailer from Shiba Inu was released, sparking speculations over whether the SHIB price will experience a recovery.
The unfolding drama with the SEC’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase has generated much debate among market observers and crypto enthusiasts, especially with Jim Cramer’s criticism and the exchange management’s response. The outcome of these legal proceedings will be closely watched, not only by the parties directly involved but also the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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Source: Coingape
