SEC Withdraws from Binance Case, and Russia to Adopts Crypto for International Trade

On July 30th, 2024, it was announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the SEC had withdrawn from the Binance case related to securities claims. 

The SEC had accused certain tokens, including SOL, ADA, MATIC, FIL, ATOM, SAND, MANA, ALGO, AXS, and COTI, of being unregistered securities. This move marks a significant development in the crypto space, potentially impacting the classification and trading of these tokens. 

Simultaneously, Russian lawmakers passed a bill enabling businesses to utilize cryptocurrencies to circumvent Western sanctions. The law, slated to take effect in September, paves the way for the first cryptocurrency transactions to occur before the end of 2024.  

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This signifies a major shift in international trade and finance, as Russia embraces digital currencies for cross-border transactions. These developments underscore the increasing adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies into global financial systems.