Crypto gaming platform Immutable has pledged to challenge potential enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after receiving a Wells notice regarding its IMX token. In a statement on November 1, Immutable disclosed the SEC’s potential focus on “listing and private sales” of the IMX token in 2021, though exact allegations were not provided.
Immutable revealed that shortly after the Wells notice, it engaged in a brief call with the SEC. During the call, the SEC referenced a 2021 Immutable blog post, alleging it inaccurately portrayed a pre-launch investment at $0.10 per IMX token. The SEC implied no exchange of value took place. Immutable responded, saying, “The SEC is wrong once again: there was a real consideration, which they would have discovered through constructive dialogue with the company.”
“Lack of Engagement from SEC,” Says Immutable
Immutable criticized the SEC’s approach, calling the notice “abrupt” and stating it came with minimal engagement. According to Immutable, the SEC typically engages in extensive interviews and discussions before issuing a Wells notice. “Instead, during our initial interaction with the SEC, we were informed that a Wells notice would be issued to the company within the week. We then received it within hours,” the company said.
Immutable remains confident in its stance, stating, “Even though the SEC broadly claims that tokens throughout the industry are securities, we believe the IMX token is not.” The platform vowed to defend itself if formal enforcement action proceeds, adding that the SEC also issued Wells notices to its CEO, James Ferguson, and the Digital World’s Foundation, the issuer of IMX.
IMX Token Price Reaction
The IMX token faced immediate market consequences, dropping 9% within an hour of the announcement, and is now trading at $1.20, according to TradingView data.
Immutable’s stance reflects a broader industry tension with the SEC’s scrutiny over cryptocurrency tokens, with the platform determined to defend the classification of its IMX token in court if necessary.
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