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Circle Rejects Accusations of Terror Financing; Cuts Off Ties With Justin Sun

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Elena R

Circle, a significant player in the cryptocurrency space, has vehemently rejected accusations of engaging in illicit financing. In a resolute move to clarify its stance, the firm addressed a detailed letter to U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren. They explicitly refuting claims of providing financial services to prominent crypto personality Justin Sun, the TRON Foundation, or Huobi Global (now HTX).

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Unpacking the Accusations

The Campaign for Accountability, represented by executive director Michelle Kuppersmith, suggested ties between Circle and Sun based on reports from law enforcement operations. With the company’s expansion plan in Singapore and Japan, rumors of an IPO next year, and the battle with the SEC at a crucial stage, anything at this moment can be fatal for crypto.

Circle‘s Strong Defense

Circle staunchly reiterated its commitment to lawful operations, denying any association with illicit entities, including Hamas. Circle affirmed its decision to sever all accounts linked with Sun and his enterprises in February 2023, despite no specific classification of Sun or his entities as Specially Designated Nationals by the U.S. government.

Circle’s robust responses are a reaction to claims by the Campaign for Accountability, pushing Senators Brown and Warren to look into possible connections with financing terrorist groups.

Crypto Industry Under the Lens

Such allegations have stirred scrutiny around crypto finance, particularly regarding the funding of terror groups. Earlier, The Wall Street Journal initially reported a figure exceeding $130 million in cryptocurrency donations to these groups, later amending the amount to $12 million, suggesting possible transfers to these organizations.

Moreover, regulations are still a major challenge for crypto players. Recently, Justin Sun was sued by the SEC in March. Circle has made significant court efforts and may overcome the regulatory problem if everything goes well, whereas Binance submitted to SEC/DOJ fraud claims after months of denial. 

If All Goes Well, This Could Be Circle’s Era!

As a stablecoin issuer of USDC, Circle is working hard to keep a good image. They might go public in early 2024, showing they’re serious about navigating the tricky crypto world. Known for the second-largest US dollar stablecoin, USDC, Circle is competing with Tether (USDT), worth $86 billion, a 21% increase in a year. USDC, on the other hand, dropped by 68%. An IPO could bring transparency to the company behind this important digital asset, and people are eager to see what happens next in the crypto ride.

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Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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