SEC Withdraws Claims on Solana, Cardano, and Polygon – Market Poised for Recovery
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The SEC has reversed its stance on labeling Solana, Cardano, and Polygon as securities. Robinhood users experienced account adjustments following the sale of these tokens. Ripple’s successful legal actions could see it listed on Robinhood by 2024. SEC Drops Claims on Key Cryptocurrencies, Robinhood Adjustments Impact Holdings SEC Withdraws Securities Claims on Key Altcoins The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially retracted its request for a judicial determination on the securities status of Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Polygon (MATIC). This marks a significant shift in the ongoing regulatory landscape, particularly affecting the lawsuit against Binance. On July 30, 2024, the SEC sought to amend its complaint, impacting its earlier classification of these tokens as “Third Party Crypto Asset Securities”. Initially, the SEC’s argument deemed these tokens as securities, which carried profound repercussions across the cryptocurrency market. However, the SEC’s recent decision to withhold a court ruling on this matter signals a potential shift in regulatory perspective. Robinhood’s Strategic Response In light of the SEC’s initial securities claims, Robinhood terminated support for ADA, MATIC, and SOL on June 26, 2023. The platform not only halted trading for these tokens but also ceased their transfer services. Consequently, as of June 27, 2023, Robinhood sold any remaining ADA, MATIC, and SOL in user accounts at market prices, crediting the funds to users’ buying power. This move was solely focused on these three altcoins, with no impact on other cryptocurrencies held by Robinhood users. This adjustment reflects a proactive approach by Robinhood to navigate the frequently changing regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with potential new guidelines. Future Prospects for Altcoins The SEC’s latest development could pave the way for ADA, SOL, and MATIC to be relisted on Robinhood and similar platforms. With Solana showing a year-to-date performance of 64%, there’s optimism…
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