The SEC Has Sufficiently Pleaded That Coinbase Operates As An Exchange, As A Broker, And As A Clearing Agency Under The Federal Securities Laws, And, Through Its Staking Program, Engages In The Unregistered Offer And Sale Of Securities
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The court has partially granted and denied Coinbase's motion for judgment on the pleadings in the SEC vs. Coinbase case. The SEC's allegations that Coinbase operates as an exchange, broker, and clearing agency, and offers unregistered securities through its Staking Program, have been upheld. However, the court granted Coinbase's motion regarding some of the SEC's claims.
March 27, 2024 | 1:44 pm
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The court's decision to uphold the SEC's allegations against Coinbase could negatively impact investor sentiment and potentially lead to regulatory actions, affecting Coinbase's operations and stock price.
The court's ruling supports significant SEC allegations, indicating potential regulatory challenges for Coinbase. This could lead to investor uncertainty and negative sentiment, impacting COIN's stock price in the short term.
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