In the ongoing legal battle between Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent developments suggest a potential resolution. Both parties have jointly filed a motion for a protective order related to document discovery and depositions, indicating progress in overcoming disputes.
Protective Order Motion Filed
The joint motion, filed on November 13, seeks a protective order from the court to govern the protection and disclosure of confidential information produced as per the June 17 consent order. The proposed order aims to establish clear guidelines on handling sensitive information throughout the lawsuit. It is noteworthy that this new motion could supersede any previous orders related to the parties’ dispute over a protective order filed on September 11.
Resolution of Document Discovery Disputes
The filing comes in the wake of recent disagreements between the SEC and Binance.US concerning document discovery and depositions. The SEC raised concerns about BinanceUS’s production of documents, claiming only 382 documents had been provided, and the remaining documents were not disclosed as requested under the consent order.
Binance.US countered, deeming the SEC’s requests since the September 18 hearing as unreasonable. The exchange argued that the SEC’s approach contradicts the terms of the consent order, leading to the need for a protective order to navigate such disputes.
SEC Opposes Dismissal Requests
Despite these recent developments, the SEC remains firm in its opposition to Binance.US’s request, as well as Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The SEC asserts its commitment to investor protection under existing securities laws and rejects any notion of overreach in regulating the crypto industry.
Crypto Community’s Perspective
Within the crypto community, there is a growing sentiment that the SEC’s lawsuits, including those against Coinbase and Ripple, should be dismissed. Critics argue that the SEC has failed to provide a clear explanation of how current regulations apply to its arguments, adding fuel to the call for the dismissal of these legal actions.
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