eToro 削減美國用戶的加密選項

eToro 已同意支付 150 萬美元，就違反聯邦證券法與美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 達成和解。

eToro has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $1.5 million over violations of federal securities laws, the SEC announced Monday.

美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 週一宣布，eToro 因違反聯邦證券法而與美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 達成和解，並支付 150 萬美元。

As part of the settlement, eToro will halt nearly all crypto trading for U.S. customers, allowing only Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Ethereum (ETH) transactions.

作為和解協議的一部分，eToro 將停止美國客戶的幾乎所有加密貨幣交易，僅允許比特幣 (BTC)、比特幣現金 (BCH) 和以太坊 (ETH) 交易。

eToro Cuts Crypto Options for U.S. Users

eToro 削減美國用戶的加密選項

The SEC had alleged that eToro, which began offering crypto trading to U.S. customers in 2020, operated as an unregistered broker and clearing agency. The SEC claimed that eToro allowed U.S. customers to trade cryptocurrencies that the SEC considers to be securities, without being properly registered.

SEC 指控 eToro 於 2020 年開始向美國客戶提供加密貨幣交易，並作為未註冊的經紀人和清算機構運作。美國證券交易委員會聲稱，eToro 允許美國客戶在未經適當註冊的情況下交易美國證券交易委員會認為是證券的加密貨幣。

eToro did not admit or deny these allegations in settling the case.

eToro 在解決此案時沒有承認或否認這些指控。

U.S. users will have 187 days to sell off any other cryptocurrencies, as part of the agreement. After that, any remaining holdings will be converted to cash and returned to users.

作為協議的一部分，美國用戶將有 187 天的時間出售任何其他加密貨幣。之後，任何剩餘的持有量將轉換為現金並返還給用戶。

The settlement will allow eToro to move forward and focus on its U.S. business, Yoni Assia, eToro’s CEO, said in a statement. He also noted that eToro will continue to offer stocks, ETFs, and options trading, while U.S. crypto options will be limited as eToro halts crypto trading.

eToro 執行長 Yoni Assia 在聲明中表示，和解將使 eToro 能夠繼續前進並專注於其美國業務。他還指出，eToro 將繼續提供股票、ETF 和選擇權交易，而由於 eToro 停止加密貨幣交易，美國加密貨幣選擇權將受到限制。

eToro’s Settlement with the SEC

eToro 與 SEC 達成和解

Gurbir S. Grewal, director of the SEC’s enforcement division, said in a statement that eToro’s cooperation and compliance could set an example for other platforms.

SEC 執法部門主管 Gurbir S. Grewal 在聲明中表示，eToro 的合作和合規性可以為其他平台樹立榜樣。

“eToro’s substantial cooperation and agreement to register with the Commission will help ensure that U.S. markets remain fair and orderly,” Grewal said. “This settlement and eToro’s decision to align with U.S. regulatory requirements are significant steps in facilitating eToro’s continued operation in the U.S.”

「eToro 的實質合作以及向委員會註冊的協議將有助於確保美國市場保持公平有序，」Grewal 表示。 “這項和解以及 eToro 決定符合美國監管要求，是促進 eToro 在美國持續運營的重要一步”

The settlement also highlights the broader regulatory clampdown in the crypto industry. Back in 2020, eToro delisted Ripple (XRP) and other tokens following the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple.

和解也凸顯了加密貨幣產業更廣泛的監管打壓。早在 2020 年，在 SEC 對 Ripple 提起訴訟後，eToro 將 Ripple (XRP) 和其他代幣摘牌。

Despite these U.S. regulatory hurdles, the company has continued its services and secured approval to operate in the EU.

儘管存在這些美國監管障礙，該公司仍繼續提供服務並獲得在歐盟運營的批准。

Since 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied more than $7.4 billion in fines against crypto-related entities, a sign of the increasing scrutiny the sector has faced from the regulator.

自 2013 年以來，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 已對加密貨幣相關實體處以超過 74 億美元的罰款，這表明該行業面臨監管機構越來越嚴格的審查。

By restricting U.S. users to BTC, BCH, and ETH, eToro’s settlement reinforces the SEC’s stance that many digital assets may be classified as securities under U.S. law.

透過將美國用戶限制為 BTC、BCH 和 ETH，eToro 的和解強化了 SEC 的立場，即根據美國法律，許多數位資產可能被歸類為證券。