US clampdown has crypto kings looking abroad

US regulators are cracking down on the cryptocurrency industry, causing concern among entrepreneurs who may consider relocating overseas. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Binance and Coinbase, claiming that some cryptocurrencies are securities subject to strict rules. The lack of clear regulation and political gridlock hinder progress in the US, while other countries seize the opportunity. Defenders of digital currencies argue that regulators need to adapt to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Crypto giant Binance hit with US charges for breaking trade rules

US regulator CFTC has charged Binance and its founder with multiple violations, citing the exchange’s failure to uphold required standards and lack of an effective compliance programme. The charge sheet also accuses Binance of directing employees and customers to skirt compliance controls “to maximize corporate profits”. The action follows recent scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry by US federal prosecutors, the SEC and the IRS, as regulators look to increase oversight of the volatile and risky digital asset market.

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