Unicoin's CEO Demands End to SEC Investigation

Unicoin's CEO, Alex Konanykhin, has publicly called for the termination of the ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his company. In a letter dated March 17th, Konanykhin addressed the SEC's crypto task force, questioning the motives behind the investigation and requesting a review of the enforcement officers' conduct. He accused the officers of "weaponizing regulatory power for political purposes."

The SEC had previously accused Unicoin of fraud, misleading conduct, and issuing unregistered securities during the Biden administration. As a result, Unicoin was forced to commit to not listing in the US, not raising funds, not issuing tokens, and had to relocate its operations to Europe. Konanykhin had returned to New York to prepare for listing after Trump's promise to make the US the "global capital of crypto," but the SEC filed a civil lawsuit against the company.

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Konanykhin argued that the "airdrop violation" cited by the SEC is a common marketing strategy in the crypto industry and has even been used by the president when issuing meme coins. Unicoin positions itself as "a more transparent and reliable alternative to Bitcoin" and is actively pursuing its listing plans. Konanykhin warned that if the SEC continues its pursuit, "many people will be shocked."

An SEC spokesperson declined to comment on the status of Unicoin's case. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, but it highlights the ongoing tensions between regulatory bodies and the crypto industry. The SEC's actions against Unicoin could set a precedent for how other crypto companies are treated in the future. The case also raises questions about the political motivations behind regulatory decisions and the potential impact on the crypto industry's growth and innovation.