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Kraken Appeal Fails: What’s Next for the SEC Lawsuit?

Kraken Loses Court Battle Over Appeal in Crypto Securities Fight
Kraken Loses Court Battle Over Appeal in Crypto Securities Fight
Victoria James
Last updated: November 19, 2024 10:10 am
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Victoria James
Published November 19, 2024
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Federal Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied crypto exchange Kraken’s motion for an interlocutory appeal, stating that granting the request would only delay the ongoing securities case brought against the company by the SEC. Kraken had sought the appeal to challenge Judge Orrick’s earlier ruling that the regulator had plausibly alleged certain digital assets offered on Kraken’s platform could meet the definition of securities under the Howey test.

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The SEC’s Case Against KrakenImplications for the Crypto SphereA Protracted Legal Fight Looms

In his decision issued Monday, Judge Orrick rejected Kraken’s argument that an immediate appeal was necessary to resolve a purportedly significant question of law in the litigation. While Kraken’s attorneys asserted the ruling involved an issue ripe for higher court consideration, Judge Orrick emphasized the decision to permit such an appeal lies within the court’s discretion. The judge wrote that certification at this stage would serve only to stall the resolution of the case, which requires further factual development before any definitive conclusions can be drawn.

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Kraken Loses Court Battle Over Appeal in Crypto Securities Fight

Judge Orrick noted the SEC’s allegations plausibly contend securities laws were violated, but the claims still need to be substantiated through the discovery process. As he dismissed Kraken’s argument that an appeal could expedite matters, the judge maintained the litigation should continue unimpeded to allow compilation of a complete evidentiary record enabling determination of whether the transactions executed on Kraken’s platform satisfy the legal standard for an investment contract established in Howey.

 

The SEC’s Case Against Kraken

The SEC launched its legal actions against Kraken last November, alleging that the exchange had operated as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearinghouse. Among other demands, the regulator sought the disgorgement of profits, imposition of civil penalties, and permanent injunctions to halt further violations.

Kraken denied all of the SEC’s claims, maintaining that it had participated in no unlawful behaviour. The exchange submitted a motion to dismiss the case, a request that Judge Orrick rejected in August, allowing the lawsuit to advance.

Implications for the Crypto Sphere

The rejection of Kraken’s appeal underscored the growing scrutiny facing cryptocurrency platforms from oversight bodies in the United States. As the SEC continues pressing its case, the ruling highlighted the judiciary’s insistence on comprehensive fact-finding before reaching conclusions about the applicability of securities laws to digital assets.

For Kraken, the focus now turns to the discovery phase, where both parties will assemble and present evidence to substantiate their positions. The outcome of this case could significantly impact how virtual currencies are regulated nationwide and whether other exchanges may face similar challenges down the road.

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Kraken Loses Court Battle Over Appeal in Crypto Securities Fight

 

A Protracted Legal Fight Looms

With the interim appeal ruled out, Kraken’s legal battle was poised to extend deeper into the coming months. The case remains central to the ongoing debate over how cryptocurrencies should be classified and whether existing securities regulations encompass them.

While Kraken’s leadership had hoped for a swift resolution, the court’s decision signalled that the case would follow a more methodical process. For now, all eyes stayed trained on the discovery phase as the crypto sector closely watched to see how this landmark case may unfold.

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