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Uniswap Labs Urges SEC to Rethink DeFi Regulation Following Supreme Court Ruling

by Matoy
July 10, 2024
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  • Uniswap Labs challenges SEC’s proposed rule changes for DeFi platforms, citing recent Supreme Court decision.
  • Uniswap argues that expanding the definition of “exchange” could waste resources and face legal challenges.
  • The protocol suggests reopening the comment period to reflect on the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision impact.

Uniswap Labs has taken a firm stand against proposed regulatory changes by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would affect decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. The developer behind the Uniswap exchange asserts that recent developments in US law should prompt a reevaluation of these proposals.

Uniswap’s contention centers around the SEC’s attempt to broaden the definition of “exchange” within the 1934 Exchange Act to include DeFi entities. This expansion has been a point of contention since April 2023. Uniswap argues that this change is unnecessary and could lead to significant legal entanglements.

Following a Supreme Court decision on June 28, in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which adjusted how courts should treat federal agency interpretations of ambiguous laws, Uniswap has added a new layer to its argument. They claim that this decision, known as the Chevron decision, should deter the SEC from proceeding with its proposed amendments as the legal ground on which these proposals stand has dramatically shifted.

Resource Waste and Legal Uncertainty

In a July 9 letter, Uniswap conveyed that pushing forward with the amendments could lead to a misuse of limited resources, as the changes are likely to be contested in courts. The protocol highlights that the broad nature of the proposed amendments would lead to inconsistent court decisions and unclear regulatory guidance for the public.

Uniswap also pointed out that if the SEC were to continue with its plans, it would need to litigate these issues repeatedly, which could result in a scattered enforcement landscape. This scenario, they argue, would not only drain resources but also create confusion and unpredictability within the regulatory framework governing DeFi.

Recommendations to the SEC

The developer recommends that the SEC should either discard the proposed amendments altogether or reopen the comment period to allow for public input regarding the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling. This approach would enable stakeholders to more accurately assess the legal landscape following the Chevron decision.

In April, the SEC issued a Wells notice to Uniswap, indicating potential enforcement action. Uniswap responded with resilience, asserting in a blog post a month later that their legal position was robust and they were prepared to defend it vigorously in court if needed. This ongoing legal discourse underscores the complex interplay between innovation in the financial sector and regulatory oversight, a dynamic that continues to evolve as new technologies emerge.

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