The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a civil investigation into Uniswap Labs, a decentralized exchange (DEX) behind the biggest cryptocurrency exchange. According to reports, the SEC is seeking information on how Uniswap is used and how the team behind it markets the platform.
Uniswap Labs Responds
Uniswap Labs has released a statement saying it is “committed to complying with the laws and regulations governing our industry and to providing information to regulators that will assist them with any inquiry.”
SEC Enforcement Actions
The SEC has also sent letters to multiple startups as part of an effort to examine crypto lending services. This is part of a broader trend of enforcement in the DeFi space.
Regulatory Uncertainty
Regulators have yet to reckon with the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and how to regulate DEXs. Commissioner Hester Peirce said in 2020 that DeFi would “challenge” the way the agency regulates, but it was unclear when the space would grow big enough to draw regulatory attention.
Gensler’s Comments
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has hinted that DeFi could be high on his list of priorities. He has called