One of the claims against Kraken is the creation of significant risk when mixing client assets in the equivalent of $33 billion with the crypto exchange’s own assets. SEC charge also points to a period in which $5 billion in customer funds could have been used to ensure the operational operation of Kraken.
By analogy with the accusations against the Coinbase and Binance exchanges, SEC draws attention to the fact that Kraken is simultaneously an unregistered broker, clearing house and crypto exchange.
Kraken representatives completely disagree with the regulator’s opinion.
Previously, SEC has repeatedly called for cryptocurrency exchanges to be registered in the United States, however according to local laws, digital assets and exchanges can often fall under a double interpretation of the law.
Experts believe that regulation through punishment and coercion harms the American digital asset market, as well as hinders innovation and reduces the competitiveness of the United States in the world.