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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed charges against the popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for allegedly failing to register as a national securities exchange. The news has been met with mixed reactions in the crypto community, with some applauding the SEC’s efforts to regulate the industry and others expressing concern over the lack of regulatory clarity.

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming has weighed in on the issue, calling for greater regulatory clarity from the SEC. In a statement released on her website, Senator Lummis said that while she supports the SEC’s efforts to protect investors, she believes that the agency should provide more guidance on how cryptocurrency exchanges should be regulated.

“The SEC’s enforcement action against Kraken is an important step in protecting investors, but it also highlights the need for greater clarity from the agency on how digital asset exchanges should be regulated,” Senator Lummis said. “I urge the SEC to provide clear guidance on what is required of digital asset exchanges so that innovators can continue to create new products and services for investors without fear of enforcement action.”

Senator Lummis has long been a proponent of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, and has been a vocal supporter of Wyoming’s efforts to become a hub for blockchain innovation. She has also introduced legislation that would provide a safe harbor for certain cryptocurrency activities and clarify the legal status of digital assets.

The SEC’s charges against Kraken are part of an ongoing effort by the agency to crack down on unregistered exchanges and protect investors from fraud and manipulation. While the SEC’s actions are necessary to ensure investor safety, Senator Lummis believes that more guidance is needed to ensure that innovators can continue to develop new products and services without fear of enforcement action.

It remains to be seen how the SEC will respond to Senator Lummis’ call for greater regulatory clarity. In the meantime, investors should remain vigilant and research any exchange they plan to use before investing their money. By taking these steps, investors can help protect themselves from fraud and manipulation.