Paxos in ‘constructive discussions with the SEC,’ ends relationship with Binance

Stablecoin issuer Paxos told employees it’s in “constructive discussions” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after getting a Wells notice about the Binance USD stablecoin coin. The company said last week that it categorically disagreed with the SEC’s categorization of BUSD as a security. Cascarilla also said the company would end its relationship with Binance, in what he said was a separate decision from the SEC Wells notice and the directive from the New York Department of Financial Services. “We remain fully focused on serving the end holders of BUSD and protecting them from undo harm. Paxos will continue to support BUSD through at least February 2024 and maintain the highest standards of security and soundness in the stablecoin market,” Cascarilla said. The firm has facilitated more than $2.8B in BUSD redemptions.