CFTC Subpoena: Is Coinbase Handing Over User Data To Hunt Down Bybit?
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) has received a subpoena from the CFTC requesting information on user accounts and transaction histories, potentially related to users' interactions with Bybit. Coinbase has informed affected users and is considering challenging the subpoena. No user data has been shared yet, and users are not required to take any action. Bybit, facing regulatory scrutiny, only recently implemented KYC protocols.
November 28, 2023 | 7:09 pm
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Coinbase has been subpoenaed by the CFTC for user data, which may affect its reputation and user trust, potentially impacting its stock price.
The subpoena from the CFTC could lead to concerns among investors and users about privacy and regulatory issues, which may negatively affect investor sentiment and trust in Coinbase. This could result in a short-term negative impact on COIN's stock price as the market reacts to potential legal challenges and the implications for Coinbase's operations.
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