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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

'Scare Tactic': Lawmaker, Lawyer, Crypto Users Cry Foul Over SEC Robinhood Wells Notice

Robinhood Crypto may face enforcement action from the SEC as the regulator continues its crackdown on the crypto industry (Credit: Robinhood Official Website/Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Robinhood said it "cooperated" with the SEC's probe into its crypto listings, but still got a Wells Notice
  • One user suggested the timing of the Wells Notice's issuance may be related to a rise in BTC prices
  • Rep. John Rose said the SEC "exceeded its mandate" in issuing the notice

Robinhood recently revealed that its digital assets unit received a Wells notice from staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the announcement isn't sitting well with cryptocurrency users and some lawmakers.

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