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Coinbase’s Court Battle With SEC Could Redefine Crypto Regulation: Here Is Why

by Chuck
January 25, 2024
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  • Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges, is in a legal battle with the SEC over listing tokens without proper registration. The SEC claims certain assets are unregistered securities, but Coinbase argues they don’t meet the criteria.
  • During a 5-hour courtroom hearing, Coinbase provided a more compelling definition of an “investment contract” than the SEC’s broad interpretation. This was seen as a key turning point in Coinbase’s favor.
  • The recent Ripple lawsuit ruling stated XRP is not a security, setting a precedent that could sway the judge to make a similar ruling for Coinbase. The outcome of this case could determine future crypto regulation in the U.S.

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., is currently embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The outcome of this case could have major implications for the regulation of cryptocurrencies moving forward.

Background of the Lawsuit

In June 2022, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Coinbase alleging that the exchange was illegally offering security tokens without proper registration. Specifically, the SEC claimed that 13 crypto assets listed on Coinbase, including Solana, Cardano, and Polygon, were unregistered securities.

Coinbase pushed back strongly, stating that these assets do not meet the criteria to be classified as securities. The exchange argued that if these widely-used cryptocurrencies are considered securities, it would hamper innovation in the crypto space.

The Courtroom Showdown

On January 17, lawyers from both sides presented oral arguments before Judge Katherine Polk Failla in a New York courtroom.

Initially, litigation analyst Elliott Stein was confident that while Coinbase could get some claims dismissed, it would likely lose on issues relating to staking rewards and its overall business model. However, after sitting through the 5-hour hearing, Stein believes there is now a 70% chance of full dismissal in Coinbase’s favor.

A More Precise Definition

According to Stein, a key turning point was when Coinbase provided a more compelling definition of what constitutes an “investment contract” than the SEC’s broad interpretation. Coinbase argued that an investment contract requires investment into a specific business, rather than just an ecosystem.

The Ripple Ruling Ripple Effect

Stein also pointed to the recent Ripple lawsuit ruling, where the judge determined that XRP is not a security when sold on exchanges. This precedent could sway the judge to issue a similar ruling in the Coinbase case.

The Outcome

While the final verdict is still pending, the oral arguments revealed that the judge herself was skeptical of the SEC’s broad application of securities laws to crypto assets. For many in the industry, this case represents a pivotal moment that could determine the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies moving forward. The outcome will likely have ripple effects across other exchanges and crypto providers in the U.S.

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