The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Chairman Mark Uyeda appointed during Donald Trump's administration, has dismissed its lawsuit against Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This move marks a notable shift in U.S. regulatory policy toward the crypto industry, reversing the previous administration's stricter enforcement approach that had acted as a de facto ban on cryptocurrencies. Binance CEO Richard Teng described the dismissal as a major win for the company and the industry, emphasizing that the U.S. is now positioned to become the global leader in cryptocurrency. The SEC's recent actions include pausing, dismissing, or closing investigations into major crypto players, signaling a broader regulatory reset. This shift coincides with a change in focus at the SEC, moving away from climate risk and ESG concerns toward supporting crypto and private equity markets. However, some observers note that despite the regulatory easing for large firms, smaller entrepreneurs and individual investors may still face challenges. Additionally, the Trump administration's regulatory rollback extends beyond crypto, easing enforcement on Wall Street and relaxing mortgage servicing guidelines by HUD.
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Binance CEO Richard Teng says the U.S. is poised to become the global leader in crypto following a major regulatory shift. Speaking with CNBC, Teng called the dismissal of a CFTC lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao a turning point for the industry. He praised the https://t.co/f6xVOllocW