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Introduction
In response to the increasing regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a small group of community members launched a decentralized anti-SEC memecoin called NotWifGary (NWG) on May 16. This memecoin project aims to take a stand against the SEC and show support for open-source developers and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
The creation of NWG coincides with the heightened regulatory focus on cryptocurrencies by figures such as SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The anti-SEC memecoin is part of a movement to push back against what its creators perceive as unjust regulatory pressure.
Background of NWG
Marco Monaco, a member of the NWG initiative, emphasized that the project is independent of his involvement with the zkEVM ecosystem Linea and Consensys. The NWG project aims to stand against Gary Gensler and the SEC, advocating for digital property rights and supporting Ethereum and open-source developers.
NotWifGary Features
- NWG will be categorized as a CultureCoin.
- The project will have a highly decentralized launch with a fair launch strategy.
- The 12 original project supporters will deploy 100% of the token allocation in a liquidity pool.
- NWG will be launched as an ERC20 token on Linea, managed through a multi-sig wallet involving the original project supporters.
- The liquidity pool for NWG will be bootstrapped through community donations to ensure decentralization and fairness.
SEC Developments
Democratic Representative Wiley Nickel criticized the SEC’s actions, stating that they are turning crypto into a “political football.” Recent government records suggest potential changes within the SEC leadership, with SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw possibly losing her position. There are also rumors surrounding SEC Chairman Gary Gensler potentially resigning, although this is deemed unlikely during an election year.
Furthermore, Kraken has urged the US court to dismiss the SEC’s claims of operating an unregistered securities trading platform. Kraken argues that the SEC’s broad interpretation of its jurisdiction could lead to an expansion of its authority beyond intended limits, a matter that should be subject to congressional debate.
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