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		__loam on July 13, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Founder of crypto lender Celsius Network arrested,... Whether something is a security is up to the SEC and other federal agencies, not the companies making Crypto. Ignorance of securities regulation isn't an excuse.

DennisP on July 13, 2023 [–]

Based on today's XRP case, it appears to actually be up to the courts.

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