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Kraken Pushes for Jury Trial in SEC Case, Defends Against Securities Violations

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago


  1. SEC Allegations
  2. Kraken's Response
  3. Kraken's Claims Against SEC

  4. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has filed for a jury trial in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

    SEC Allegations

    The SEC claims that Kraken violated federal securities laws by failing to register as a broker, clearinghouse, or exchange. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California in November, is part of a broader regulatory crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry. Similar lawsuits have also been filed against major crypto platforms Binance and Coinbase, which are accused of securities law violations.

    Kraken's Response

    In its latest court filing, Kraken denied all allegations of illegal conduct, presenting 18 defense arguments. The exchange's legal stance is based on its interpretation of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, arguing that these laws do not apply to digital assets. Kraken insists that it never registered with the SEC because it was not legally required to do so, and that it does not function as a broker, clearing agent, or securities exchange under current regulations.

    Kraken's Claims Against SEC

    Kraken also accused the SEC of exceeding its regulatory authority and claimed the agency had no legal jurisdiction over the platform. According to Kraken, the SEC failed to show that the listed digital assets qualified as 'investment contracts,' a classification required for them to fall under securities laws. The exchange argued that the digital assets lacked the characteristics of traditional financial securities like stocks or bonds.

    The situation surrounding the SEC's lawsuit against Kraken remains tense, and the outcome of this case could have significant implications for the entire cryptocurrency industry.

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