In a recent Twitter poll initiated by Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, he sought to find the answer to “Who can protect you more? Binance or the SEC”. With nearly 127k votes cast, the poll results showed an overwhelming support for Binance, with over 85% of voters expressing trust in the exchange over the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This could be seen as a reflection of the crypto community’s growing dissatisfaction with the regulatory approach taken by the SEC in recent times.
The SEC has come under fire for its regulation by enforcement approach, and now faces several charges against prominent crypto exchanges and projects, including Ripple and Coinbase. Ripple’s long legal battle is expected to find resolution in August this year, while Coinbase continues to seek clarity on crypto regulations and guidelines after receiving a wells notice from the SEC earlier this year.
Interestingly, Binance itself is currently under investigation by US authorities, including the SEC, and has brought onboard former SEC enforcement officials to challenge their trial team. These former officials comprise Richard Grime, William R. Baker, and Bill McLucas. Even the US Department of Justice (DOJ) could potentially bring charges against Binance, joining the SEC and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in their ongoing inquiries.
This situation highlights a pressing need for the crypto industry to unite and work together towards obtaining clear and fair rules and guidelines. Both Binance’s CEO and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson have acknowledged this, emphasizing the opportunity for improved collaboration and understanding between the industry and regulators.
While Binance continues to face legal challenges, the platform has retained the support and trust of its users. This is evident not only from the results of CZ’s Twitter poll but also from the seemingly unfazed activity on the exchange, with some analysts predicting Bitcoin’s all-time high (ATH) in 2023 amid the ongoing crackdown.
However, it is important to remember that the crypto market is subject to change and that investors should conduct thorough market research before making any decisions. Ultimately, it remains to be seen how the legal battles between the SEC and the crypto industry giants, including Binance, will unfold and what implications they will have on the future of the industry.
Source: Coingape
