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<p>The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is under fire after heavily redacting documents that <a href="https://coinpedia.org/exchange/about-coinbase-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange</a>, had requested. Coinbase sought crucial information about the government’s actions against the crypto industry, but the FDIC’s extensive blackouts have sparked suspicions that the agency might be hiding something important.</p>   
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<p>What is the FDIC trying to keep under wraps, and what does it mean for the future of crypto in the U.S.? Read on to find out.</p>   
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<p>On December 12, 2023, Judge Ana C. Reyes criticized the FDIC for not following a court order and accused the agency of not being transparent. Coinbase had complained that the redactions were so extensive that it was hard to understand what the FDIC was saying about the government’s actions against crypto. This led the judge to rule against the FDIC, suggesting they were not being open with the court.</p>   
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<p>Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, took to social media to express his frustration, asking, "What is the FDIC working so hard to hide?" Grewal highlighted that the redactions gave the impression that the agency was attempting to cover something up. </p>   
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<p>This legal battle is part of a broader concern in the cryptocurrency community, which sees it as indicative of a larger government effort to suppress crypto innovation.</p>   [post_titles_links postid="392627"]   
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crypto-regulations-on-check"><strong>Crypto Regulations on Check</strong></h2>   
<p>This case has bigger implications for the future of crypto regulation in the U.S. Many believe it’s connected to a government initiative called “<a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-czar-david-sacks-vows-to-investigate-operation-choke-point-2-0s/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Operation Choke Point 2.0</a>,” which critics argue is aimed at limiting crypto businesses. With the upcoming leadership changes in the U.S. government, things might settle soon. Donald Trump’s win is a sign of a new beginning for crypto.</p>   
<p>Moreover, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/big-breaking-sec-chair-gary-gensler-officially-resigns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SEC Chair Gary Gensler</a> and FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg have already stepped down, and Paul Atkin, a pro-crypto figure, is set to replace Gruenberg. Brian Quintenz, who has a crypto-friendly background, may head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).&nbsp;</p>   
<p>In this regard, the Coinbase and <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-vs-sec-key-deadlines-loom-as-legal-battle-reheats/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ripple vs SEC case</a> will be the best example of fair and transparent judgment. This could lead to less government interference and more concrete regulations for the crypto space.</p>   [article_inside_subscriber_shortcode title="Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!" description="Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more." category_name="News" category_id="6"]

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