Coinbase Downgraded at Oppenheimer After Disclosing Possible SEC Charges
Given the unhealthy regulatory environment, Lau – otherwise supportive of blockchain technology and digital asset development in the U.S. – said he is becoming increasingly concerned about the “fairness of the enforcement actions, and the ability for the [crypto] ecosystem to grow with seemingly limited and shrinking support from the banking system.”
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