Vitalik
Buterin,
co-founder
of
Ethereum,
has
once
again
voiced
his
concerns
regarding
the
state
of
cryptocurrency
regulation,
particularly
in
the
US.
In
response
to
a
user
on
Warpcast,
a
decentralized
social
media
platform,
Buterin
highlighted
a
regulatory
paradox
that
he
believes
is
stifling
the
industry’s
growth
and
integrity.
Buterin
observed
that
the
current
regulatory
framework
tends
to
permit
projects
with
vague
promises
and
ambiguous
potential
returns
to
operate
with
relative
freedom.
And
counterproductively,
projects
that
offer
transparent
information
about
returns
and
clearly
define
investor
rights
are
often
categorized
as
‘securities,’
subjecting
them
to
stringent
regulations.
In
the
US,
the
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission
(SEC),
under
chairman
Gary
Gensler’s
leadership,
has
launched
a
series
of
lawsuits
to
classify
cryptocurrencies
as
securities.
In
its
latest
effort,
the
SEC
sued
Consensys,
alleging
that
its
MetaMask
wallet’s
swapping
and
staking
services
violate
securities
laws.
Many
in
the
crypto
industry
have
criticized
the
SEC’s
‘legislation
through
litigation’
approach.
In
April,
the
Blockchain
Association
and
the
Crypto
Freedom
Alliance
of
Texas
accused
the
SEC
of
regulatory
overreach
in
a
lawsuit.
The
SEC’s
stance
on
crypto,
which
Buterin
describes
as
“anarcho-tyranny,”
creates
a
perverse
incentive
structure
that
he
argues
is
more
damaging
to
the
cryptocurrency
space
than
either
complete
regulatory
anarchy
or
strict
regulatory
tyranny.
According
to
him,
the
SEC’s
approach
encourages
the
creation
of
‘useless’
products
and
services.
He
wrote:
“The
incentive
gradient
that
this
“anarcho-tyranny”
creates
ends
up
worse
for
the
space
than
either
plain
anarchy
_or_
plain
tyranny.”
He
called
for
a
shift
in
the
regulatory
approach,
advocating
for
a
scenario
where
issuing
a
token
without
a
clear,
long-term
value
proposition
is
considered
riskier.
In
contrast,
projects
that
provide
a
transparent
and
credible
long-term
plan,
and
adhere
to
best
practices,
should
be
safeguarded.
It
could
be
argued
that
Buterin’s
suggestion
makes
logical
sense,
and
would
create
an
environment
that
fosters
innovation
of
genuine
products
of
value.
According
to
Buterin,
achieving
this
balance
would
require
earnest
collaboration
between
regulators
and
the
crypto
industry.
Buterin
has
consistently
emphasized
the
importance
of
clear
and
fair
regulations.
He
has
frequently
argued
that
the
current
regulatory
landscape
hampers
innovation
and
encourages
dishonesty.
In
previous
statements,
he
has
called
for
a
regulatory
environment
that
supports
genuine
projects
while
protecting
investors
from
fraudulent
schemes.
His
latest
comments
reinforce
this
stance,
urging
regulators
and
industry
participants
to
engage
in
good-faith
dialogue.
Buterin
believes
that
by
working
together,
they
can
develop
a
regulatory
framework
that
promotes
transparency,
accountability,
and
sustainable
growth
in
the
cryptocurrency
industry.
Buterin’s
advocacy
for
balanced
regulation
emphasizes
the
need
for
a
nuanced
approach
that
can
foster
innovation
while
ensuring
investor
protection.
His
insights
continue
to
be
a
guiding
voice
in
the
ongoing
debate
about
the
future
of
crypto
regulation.
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Author: Monika Ghosh
