SEC Ends Binance Lawsuit Amid Shift in Crypto Policy
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended its civil case against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, in a move reflecting a broader shift in regulatory posture under President Donald Trump’s second term.
According to Reuters, the SEC on Thursday filed a joint stipulation in federal court alongside Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, agreeing to dismiss the case. The regulator described the decision as appropriate “in the exercise of its discretion and as a policy matter,” and emphasized that it did not signal a broader stance on ongoing or future…