Binance US users withdraw $78M amid SEC lawsuit and asset freeze concerns
Blockchain data shows that Binance US users withdrawal rate increased after SEC moved to freeze the exhange assets.
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Law firm Gresham International said US unfavorable regulatory environment has shown that "crypto is not welcome."
Coinbase stock, alongside several crypto-related stocks, have seen their values crash following the SEC's new lawsuit.
The SEC's actions against industry giants has pushed traders to decentralized alternatives.
The regulator has come for Coinbase a day after filing suit against Binance.
US SEC lawsuit against Binance appears to have united the industry, with several stakeholders supporting the embattled exchange.
A market wide sell-off triggered by regulatory enforcement action against Binance sees crypto markets sink 4.7%.