Cryptocurrency Regulatory Dynamics: The US SEC Intensifies Scrutiny of Exchanges and DeFi Projects
Recently, the US SEC has filed lawsuits against several cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi projects, accusing them of violating securities laws. Meanwhile, the EU MiCA regulation has officially come into effect, and a global regulatory framework is gradually taking shape. Amid the trend towards compliance, centralized exchanges (CEX) may face stricter KYC/AML requirements, while DeFi protocols need to explore the balance between decentralized governance and regulation.