Description
The SEC sues Kraken, alleging it operated as an unregistered securities exchange.
Legal Significance
The SEC continues its approach to bring enforcement actions against major fiat on ramps in the U.S.
Status
Motion to Dismiss
Case No.
3:23-cv-06003
Date Filed
November 20, 2023
Plaintiff
SEC
Defendant
Payward Inc.Payward Ventures Inc.
Court
USDC Northern District of California San Francisco Division
Plaintiff Counsel
Daniel BlauPeter MooresAlec JohnsonElizabeth Reilly GoodyJorge Gerardo TenreiroKatharine E Zoladz
Defendant Counsel
Waymaker LLPCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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