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CZ, Binance Argue SEC Crypto Complaint Lacks Standards

On November 4, lawyers for Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This move underscores Binance’s ongoing efforts to counter regulatory pressure amid recent legal challenges, which have highlighted the increasingly strict U.S. regulatory stance on cryptocurrency.
Binance, CZ Fight SEC’s Crypto Rules
In its filing, Binance’s legal team argued that the SEC’s amended complaint refuses to articulate any standard for determining when crypto asset transactions qualify as investment contracts under US securities law.
The lawyers allege that this vagueness leaves market participants unclear about which transactions fall within the scope of securities regulations and which do not. This, in their opinion, ultimately puts the entire crypto industry in regulatory limbo.
“The SEC’s amended complaint continues to insist that virtually all transactions involving crypto assets are securities transactions, simply because some buyers might hope the assets will increase in value,” the latest filing stated.
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According to the lawyers, this stance is inconsistent with previous judicial interpretations. The lawyers contend that the SEC’s approach ignores a court ruling indicating that crypto assets are not automatically considered securities. Specifically, in the SEC versus Ripple case, Judge Analisa Torres determined that XRP was only a security when sold to institutional customers.
Still, the SEC also appealed this decision recently, with the case expected to drag on until July 2025. Using this case as a reference, the legal team asserted that the SEC is failing to accept the “logical conclusion” of that ruling — that transactions in crypto assets, especially secondary market trades long after initial distribution, are not securities transactions.
Binance’s legal team also noted that the SEC dropping claims involving Ethereum (ETH) without explanation points to selective enforcement. They say this further highlights the need for a clear regulatory standard.
“The SEC recently abandoned its claim that transactions involving Ether are investment contracts,” the lawyers wrote.
As BeInCrypto reported, the SEC initially filed its lawsuit against Zhao and Binance entities in June 2023. The regulator accused them of violating US securities laws.
The complaint targeted CZ and Binance entities (BAM Management US Holdings, BAM Trading Services, and Binance Holdings). It was alleged that they had failed to register various activities with the SEC, which had resulted in “unlawful operations.”
An Industry-Wide Trend of Legal Pushback
Binance continues to assert its innocence, arguing that the SEC’s definitions are overly broad and unclear. In July, the SEC amended its complaint against Binance, notably dropping its request for a ruling on Binance’s “Third Party Crypto Asset Securities.” While this move appears to be a calculated effort to bolster the SEC’s case, the revisions have raised additional questions about regulatory standards in the crypto industry.
As the case progresses, the SEC’s approach is likely to affect the future of crypto regulations in the US, especially as it pursues similar claims against other companies. Among them is gaming firm Immutable, which recently received a Wells notice signaling potential enforcement action.
Of note, however, Binance is not alone in its stance against the SEC’s regulatory approach. Other major exchanges have also recently challenged the SEC’s attempts to classify crypto assets as securities.
Kraken, for example, has publicly opposed the agency’s labeling of specific tokens as securities. The exchange argued that the SEC is imposing “arbitrary” standards without clear guidance.
“The SEC has no authority to regulate Kraken’s digital asset trading platform […] because the Digital Assets are not securities or investment contracts,” Kraken said.
Read more: Crypto Regulation: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?
The absence of a clear regulatory framework has sparked a wave of lawsuits and enforcement actions, turning the relationship between crypto exchanges and regulators into a legal battleground. Binance’s motion to dismiss the SEC’s complaint highlights a growing assertiveness in the industry, as companies call for clearer guidelines they argue are essential for operating in compliance with US laws.
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TRUMP Token Hits Record Low Due To Liberation Day Tariffs

TRUMP token has faced a significant downturn, failing to recover after a recent decline. The altcoin’s price has been further pressured by the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs.
As a result, bearish sentiment has grown, leading traders to capitalize on the negative market conditions.
Trump’s Announcement Took A Toll
The funding rate for TRUMP turned negative over the last 24 hours, signaling increased bearish activity. Traders are shifting to short contracts, betting that the price will decline further. This shift in sentiment follows the announcement of the tariffs, which, despite being a policy move, had a negative impact on TRUMP’s price.
This negative market reaction highlights traders’ skepticism about the future prospects of TRUMP. While the tariff announcement was meant to stimulate market reactions, it instead spurred fear, driving a wave of sell-offs.

Looking at the broader momentum, technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reveal that TRUMP is far from recovering its recent losses. The RSI remains firmly in the bearish zone, well below the neutral 50.0 mark. With no signs of reversal or bullish momentum, the token is likely to continue facing declines in the short term.
The oversold conditions are not yet reached either, indicating there is still room for further declines. With the RSI not showing any substantial recovery signals, the current downtrend could persist until market sentiment shifts or a new catalyst sparks renewed interest in the token.

TRUMP Price Suffers
TRUMP’s price hit a new all-time low of $8.97 before recovering slightly to $9.29. Over the last 24 hours, the token has seen a 10% decline. This drop has added to its month-long 45% slide, as the token lost crucial support levels, including $12.57 and $10.29.
The ongoing bearish trend suggests that TRUMP could continue to slide, with the next key support around $8.00. If the broader market conditions remain weak and the bearish sentiment continues to dominate, the price could dip further, reaching new lows before any potential recovery.

However, if TRUMP manages to reclaim $10.29 as support, it could mark the beginning of a recovery attempt. Successfully breaching $12.57 could invalidate the current bearish outlook and signal a potential rally, but this would require a significant shift in investor sentiment and market conditions.
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Bitcoin’s Future After Trump Tariffs

Welcome to the US Morning Crypto Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.
Grab a coffee to see how Bitcoin is holding its ground while Wall Street stumbles, why Trump’s tariffs may push the Fed into money-printing mode, and what that could mean for crypto’s next chapter. From Ethereum’s test of resilience to rising odds of a US recession, here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead.
Bitcoin Enters Its Risk-Dynamic Era Amid Tariffs and Turmoil
Bitcoin’s reaction to recent macro shocks—particularly Trump’s sweeping tariffs—has been noticeably calm compared to traditional markets, and that’s turning heads. While Wall Street stumbles harder than expected, crypto has held relatively steady.
Nexo Dispatch Editor Stella Zlatarev told BeInCrypto that this isn’t just resilience—it’s evidence that Bitcoin may be entering a new phase of market maturity.
“A 2–3% drop in crypto is a rounding error compared to past cycles,” she said, emphasizing that this stability amid chaos suggests Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative punt. “Bitcoin’s ability to weather macro turbulence without the wild swings of previous years suggests institutional investors are treating it less as a speculative punt and more as a strategic asset,” Zlatarev said.
Analysts also stressed that Bitcoin’s behavior doesn’t align with traditional asset categories.
“It’s not gold, and it’s not the yen. Instead, Bitcoin is emerging as a risk-dynamic asset – one that doesn’t crumble like high-growth stocks but also doesn’t attract the same flight-to-safety flows as traditional safe havens,” Zlatarev told BeInCrypto.
This concept of a “risk-dynamic” asset positions Bitcoin in a unique role: something that thrives in uncertainty but doesn’t collapse when the market turns.
Zlatarev from Nexo also noted that how Ethereum and other blue-chip altcoins respond next will be key.
“If ETH mirrors BTC’s performance, it strengthens the case that top-tier crypto assets are evolving into a more predictable asset class. If ETH wobbles, it reinforces that, for now, Bitcoin is in a league of its own.”
Meanwhile, the macro backdrop is shifting fast. Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs have spooked global trade partners and have also sent ripple effects through prediction markets. Polymarket now gives almost 50% odds of a US recession this year—a major shift following the announcement.
Also, CME FedWatch tool shows interest rate traders have boosted the probability the US Federal Reserve will make four rate cuts this year. Eventually, this could relief the current macroeconomic pressure on Bitcoin.

Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes mentioned that Trump’s current tariff strategy could complicate the US bond market. In other words, pressure is building for the Fed to intervene—possibly by turning on the liquidity spigot once again.
All of this puts Bitcoin in a new spotlight. Its steadiness is no longer being dismissed as a coincidence. It may be the first sign that crypto, or at least its most mature players, is stepping out of the shadows of speculation and into the spotlight of strategic finance.
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By reducing foreign demand for US Treasuries, Trump’s tariffs may force the Fed to inject more liquidity—potentially weakening the dollar and boosting Bitcoin as an alternative store of value.
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– Trump’s “Liberation Day” enforces 10%+ tariffs on all imports, hitting China, the EU, and Israel, triggering market drops and recession fears.
– According to Standard Chartered, Bitcoin may hit $500,000 by Trump’s term end, AVAX could 10x by 2029, and Ethereum’s 2025 target drops to $4,000.
– The STABLE Act of 2025 advances with bipartisan support, aiming to tighten stablecoin rules as competition and regulatory pressure intensify.
– Bitcoin ETFs see $221 million in April inflows led by ARKB, but BTC derivatives cool with falling futures interest and bearish options sentiment.
– DXY hits a 2024 low after “Liberation Day” tariffs, fueling short-term Bitcoin surge hopes amid global tensions and policy uncertainty.
– Bitcoin struggles below $85,000 amid weak sentiment, but long-term holders stay firm, keeping capitulation fears at bay.
– Polymarket sees almost 50% chance of US recession as Trump’s tariffs spark market fears and trade tensions.
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EDGE Goes Live, RSR Added to Roadmap

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of Reserve Rights (RSR) to its listing roadmap, signaling a strategic move to broaden its offerings.
This coincides with the exchange’s decision to list Definitive (EDGE), which has already sparked significant market activity.
Coinbase Adds RSR To Roadmap
Reserve Rights is an ERC-20 token native to the Reserve Protocol. The platform offers a permissionless decentralized framework for stablecoin development. It enables users to create yield-bearing, asset-backed, and overcollateralized stablecoins on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain.
The addition of RSR to Coinbase’s listing roadmap has caught considerable attention, partly due to its association with Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for SEC Chair.
Atkins previously served as a crypto advisor for the Reserve Protocol. He is widely regarded as a crypto-friendly figure—standing in sharp contrast to his predecessor, Gary Gensler, who oversaw a stringent crackdown on the industry during his tenure.
Notably, the exchange’s move was celebrated by the platform.
“Great to see more opportunities for people to participate in the Reserve ecosystem,” Reserve Protocol posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite the development, RSR’s price has shown only modest movement.

According to the latest data, it was trading at $0.006. This reflected a 1.2% increase over the past 24 hours.
However, the token has gained strong community support. CoinMarketCap data showed a 91.6% bullish sentiment among users. This indicated increased user confidence in its potential.

EDGE Sees Triple-Digit Rally Post Coinbase Listing
While RSR’s price showed only small gains, the EDGE token’s reaction has been much more dramatic. Coinbase revealed via X that it would list the Definitive platform’s utility token, EDGE.
“Trading will begin later today if liquidity conditions are met. Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our EDGE-USD trading pair will launch in phases. Support for EDGE may be restricted in some supported jurisdictions,” the announcement read.
Following this, EDGE saw its price surge by an impressive 120.6% to $0.091. Previously, a similar reaction was observed in Doginme (DOGINME) and Keyboard Cat (KEYCAT) after they secured a listing on the exchange.

EDGE’s listing, however, comes with an “Experimental” label. This is a designation Coinbase uses to indicate assets that may carry higher risk or volatility.
“The Experimental asset label will not impact your ability to send, receive, buy, sell and/or hold assets on Coinbase. However, we do ask you to read and confirm you understand the risks involved, such as price swings and canceled orders, before trading an experimental asset for the first time,” the blog reads.
As Coinbase continues diversifying its portfolio, the addition of RSR and EDGE highlights the growing acceptance of diverse blockchain projects. These listings may provide new opportunities for investors. However, the associated risks should be carefully considered.
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