eToro 削减美国用户的加密选项

eToro 已同意支付 150 万美元，以就违反联邦证券法与美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 达成和解。

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.

美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 周一宣布，eToro 因违反联邦证券法而与美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 达成和解，并支付 150 万美元。

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.

作为和解协议的一部分，eToro 将停止美国客户的几乎所有加密货币交易，仅允许比特币 (BTC)、比特币现金 (BCH) 和以太坊 (ETH) 交易。

eToro Cuts Crypto Options for U.S. Users

eToro 削减美国用户的加密选项

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 于 2020 年开始向美国客户提供加密货币交易，作为未注册的经纪人和清算机构运营。美国证券交易委员会声称，eToro 允许美国客户在未经适当注册的情况下交易美国证券交易委员会认为是证券的加密货币。

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

eToro 在解决此案时没有承认或否认这些指控。

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.

作为协议的一部分，美国用户将有 187 天的时间出售任何其他加密货币。之后，任何剩余的持有量将转换为现金并返还给用户。

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 首席执行官 Yoni Assia 在一份声明中表示，此次和解将使 eToro 能够继续前进并专注于其美国业务。他还指出，eToro 将继续提供股票、ETF 和期权交易，而由于 eToro 停止加密货币交易，美国加密货币期权将受到限制。

eToro’s Settlement with the SEC

eToro 与 SEC 达成和解

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 执法部门主管 Gurbir S. Grewal 在一份声明中表示，eToro 的合作和合规性可以为其他平台树立榜样。

“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 的实质性合作以及向委员会注册的协议将有助于确保美国市场保持公平有序，”Grewal 表示。 “这项和解以及 eToro 决定符合美国监管要求，是促进 eToro 在美国持续运营的重要一步”

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.

该和解还凸显了加密货币行业更广泛的监管打压。早在 2020 年，在 SEC 对 Ripple 提起诉讼后，eToro 将 Ripple (XRP) 和其他代币摘牌。

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

尽管存在这些美国监管障碍，该公司仍继续提供服务并获得在欧盟运营的批准。

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 年以来，美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 已对加密货币相关实体处以超过 74 亿美元的罚款，这表明该行业面临监管机构越来越严格的审查。

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.

通过将美国用户限制为 BTC、BCH 和 ETH，eToro 的和解强化了 SEC 的立场，即根据美国法律，许多数字资产可能被归类为证券。