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Coinbase vs SEC: Will the Case Pause?

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by A1

3 hours ago


The case between Coinbase and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might be paused, marking a significant point for the digital assets industry. This follows a similar decision in Binance's case, and the court's upcoming ruling could significantly impact how securities laws are applied to cryptocurrencies.

Prospects for a Pause

A key deadline looms for the SEC to decide whether digital assets on Coinbase qualify as securities. Judge Katherine Polk Failla had granted the largest US crypto exchange a chance to appeal, allowing the Second Circuit Court to weigh in. The court's decision could critically influence whether existing securities laws apply to cryptocurrencies in the US.

Is the SEC Changing Its Stance?

Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business journalist, suggested that Coinbase finds itself in a unique position compared to other crypto firms facing regulatory scrutiny. Attention is on the February 14 deadline for the commission's response following regulatory changes introduced during the Trump administration. She noted that the SEC can either oppose Coinbase’s request for an appeal or not oppose it, the latter suggesting the commission aims to resolve how securities laws apply to crypto.

SEC's Position During the Trump Era

The SEC also has options to request deadline extensions or withdraw from the case entirely. The commission’s next steps will reveal how it plans to manage ongoing litigation. Previously, the SEC and Binance filed a joint motion to pause the case for 60 days, linked to the work of a crypto task force. Similar expectations arise for Ripple, Kraken, and other crypto-related cases.

The future of securities law enforcement in the crypto space remains uncertain. The decision in the Coinbase case could provide clarity on how securities laws apply to digital assets, impacting future US cryptocurrency regulation.

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