The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong evinced the rumours about the ban on Crypto staking by the US SEC.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong spoke about the US Securities and Exchange Commission may ban Crypto staking for retail investors. Brian Armstrong tweeted on Wednesday, that “I hope that’s not the case as I believe it would be a terrible path for the U.S. if that was allowed to happen.”
Why is crypto staking necessary?
Staking influences retail investors as it provides rewards by locking up coins without needing the most expensive computer equipment.
Later, Armstrong elaborated on the importance of staking because it allows people to participate in “running open crypto networks.” It brings scalability, increase security, and reduced carbon footprints.
The impact can occur if Staking Ban in the US
Armstrong stands against Gary Gensler — the chair of the US. Securities and Exchange Commission, because this could kick out the liquidity from the market, and again speculators may face consolidation.
The recent bounce in the market is healing the Miners’ and investors’ losses. Conversely, the crypto market may again see a deep dive under the ocean if rumours go right.
Some industry commentators have suggested that the SEC might go after centralized parties that offer staking services rather than the technology itself, as it “that’d be a harder fight that could crush them in precedent.”
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