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In a major shake-up for the crypto world, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a legal battle that directly impacts five well-known altcoins: MATIC, LINK, FTM, UST, and RGT. These popular projects have been classified as securities in the SEC’s lawsuit against Rari Capital, sending shockwaves through both investors and the broader crypto market. 
<h2 id="five-altcoins-under-the-microscope-as-securities">Five Altcoins Under the Microscope as Securities</h2> 
The SEC’s investigation into Rari Capital has zeroed in on certain digital assets, claiming that tokens such as MATIC, LINK, FTM, UST, and RGT were sold as securities. This development marks a pivotal moment in how cryptocurrencies may be regulated moving forward. The classification of these altcoins as securities brings potential risks for the projects and their investors, as they may face greater scrutiny and regulatory requirements. 
<h2 id="rari-capital-s-legal-troubles-deepen">Rari Capital’s Legal Troubles Deepen</h2> 
Rari Capital’s financial products, particularly its Earn and Fuse pools, are at the center of the SEC’s allegations. According to the lawsuit, these products allowed investors to deposit altcoins and earn returns, all while violating federal securities laws. The SEC accuses Rari Capital of offering these unregistered securities, which could result in severe legal consequences for the company and its founders. 
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The SEC further claims that investors were misled about the automatic rebalancing feature of the Earn pools, which turned out to be false. This, according to the SEC, left investors vulnerable, with many unaware that the process was not functioning as promised. 
<h2 id="founders-face-accusations-of-misleading-investors">Founders Face Accusations of Misleading Investors</h2> 
The SEC’s allegations extend to Rari Capital’s founders, Jai Bhavnani, Jack Lipstone, and David Lucid, who are accused of misleading investors and providing inaccurate information about the functionality of their products. Specifically, they are charged with falsely promoting the automated balancing of the Earn pools. The SEC also claims that the founders acted as unregistered brokers, further deepening their legal jeopardy. 
<h2 id="a-broader-crackdown-on-altcoins-by-the-sec">A Broader Crackdown on Altcoins by the SEC</h2> 
This lawsuit is just one of many recent actions taken by the SEC against crypto companies. With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies making headlines, the <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/sec-charges-2-fake-crypto-platforms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SEC’s</a> aggressive regulatory stance is capturing the attention of the entire market. The SEC’s focus on altcoins and decentralized financial products highlights the increasing pressure on crypto projects to comply with U.S. securities laws. 
Rari Capital, with over $1 billion in assets under management, now finds itself at the heart of a major legal battle that could have lasting impacts on the crypto landscape. As the founders prepare their defense, the industry will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds. The Bit Journal urges crypto investors to stay informed and conduct their own research, as legal developments like these can lead to increased volatility in the market.

SEC Targets 5 Altcoins: Legal Storm Brewing Over MATIC, LINK, FTM, UST, and RGT

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