Binance Seeks to Dismiss SEC Charges, Citing Coinbase Case Victory

Binance filed a Joint Notice of Supplemental Authority on Friday in its legal case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighting Coinbase's partial victory and its implications for the SEC's regulation of cryptocurrency platforms.

The document argues that the SEC failed to provide an adequate legal basis for accusing Binance of acting as an unregistered broker, exchange and clearing agency, given the unique aspects of the cryptocurrency market. Binance maintains that classic securities laws cannot be directly applied to crypto assets due to their technological innovations and decentralized nature.

The exchange further emphasizes the court's decision in the Coinbase case, where the SEC was ordered to provide a clear explanation for its refusal to establish specific regulatory rules. According to Binance, the lack of precise guidelines on crypto assets weakens the agency's allegations, bolstering Binance's efforts to have the charges dismissed.

This scenario underscores the need for a modern regulatory framework that specifically covers digital assets, a point raised by several parties in the industry.

Among the specific points being contested is the application of the Howey Test, which is traditionally used to determine if an asset qualifies as a security. Binance argues that this test, which was created decades ago, fails to consider the unique characteristics of crypto assets. The exchange also disputes the SEC's claims regarding profit return and its attempts to include third-party tokens without sufficient evidence.

In other news, the BNB token price remained around $709.38 with a 1.40% daily increase. Over the last week, the asset has grown by approximately 3%, while annual figures indicate an increase of over 120%. These positive movements have led some market participants to speculate on a possible rise towards the $1,000 mark.

While the legal dispute continues, Binance's reference to Coinbase's partial victory strengthens its case in contesting the charges. The exchange maintains that the SEC has not established clear criteria for classifying cryptocurrency trading platforms and is seeking the dismissal of most complaints as the market awaits the outcome of this case, which could significantly impact the consolidation of effective regulations for the cryptoasset universe in the United States.