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Today marked a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry as Congress held its first-ever hearing on decentralized finance (DeFi).

Coinbase utilized ongoing political developments in the U.S. Congress to strengthen its interlocutory appeal against the SEC. In a court filing dated May 24, Coinbase contended that the SEC attempted to "bypass" the Howey test, a legal standard used to identify securities. The crypto sector and the SEC have long disputed the application of this test to digital assets.

Uniswap has responded to the SEC's Wells notice with a 43-page submission, arguing against potential enforcement actions. The company asserts that it doesn't fit the mold of a traditional exchange and points out that the SEC lacks jurisdiction over assets like bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins, which are the primary assets traded on its platform.