Federal Probe Into Uniswap Labs Officially Terminated

Uniswap Labs, the creator behind the largest decentralized trading platform on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, announced on Tuesday that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into the company without taking any enforcement action. 

Uniswap Celebrates SEC Decision

The SEC’s scrutiny of Uniswap Labs began in April, when the agency issued a Wells Notice indicating plans to recommend legal action against the company. 

The SEC alleged that Uniswap operated as an unregistered broker and exchange, and claimed it had issued unregistered securities. In response to the Wells Notice, Uniswap Labs maintained that it operated in full compliance with applicable laws. 

In their official statement, the company expressed relief at the SEC’s recent decision, which they interpret as a reaffirmation of their compliance and commitment to transparency. “The technology we build makes markets more transparent, efficient, and accessible,” the statement read.

The conclusion of the investigation is not only significant for Uniswap Labs but also reflects a broader shift in the SEC’s regulatory approach under new leadership. 

Regulatory Landscape Eases As SEC Closes Investigations

The agency has recently moved away from its previous “regulation by enforcement” strategy, which involved taking punitive actions against companies in the crypto space. 

This change is evident in the SEC’s concurrent decisions to close investigations into other crypto entities, such as Robinhood, which also faced scrutiny without resulting in enforcement actions.

Additionally, the SEC plans to end its legal battle against Coinbase, signaling a potential new era of cooperation and clarity in regulatory frameworks governing digital assets.

Uniswap Labs further expressed a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with regulators and policymakers to develop clear and sensible regulations that support innovation in the DeFi sector. 

The company believes that fostering open conversations about the future of finance will benefit not only their operations but also the entire ecosystem of builders, developers, and users committed to creating a better financial system.

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