SEC Concludes Investigation Into Uniswap, Signaling Shift in Cryptocurrency Regulation Approach

Uniswap Labs recently announced via social media that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto exchange. The inquiry initially stemmed from allegations in April that Uniswap violated securities regulations by operating as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency, and by issuing unregistered securities. This development aligns with a series of actions taken by the SEC, including decisions to halt investigations into Robinhood’s cryptocurrency division and the NFT platform OpenSea, as well as ending its litigation against Coinbase. For further details, [read more](https://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2025/02/25/uniswap-says-sec-has-ended-its-investigation-into-the-defi-crypto-exchange/).