The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its appeal of a Texas federal court ruling that blocked its broker-dealer rule for cryptocurrencies.
The controversial rule sought to expand the SEC's oversight to decentralized finance platforms and automated market makers.
Industry groups including the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas celebrated the withdrawal as a victory for the crypto industry.
This decision reflects a shift in the SEC's regulatory strategy towards a more collaborative approach under new leadership.