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Federal Judge Permits Coinbase to Appeal SEC Ruling in Appeals Court

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

4 months ago


A federal judge has allowed Coinbase to challenge a decision by the SEC in appeals court, marking a significant legal victory for the company in its ongoing battle with the regulator.

Significance of the Decision

Paul Grewal, Coinbase's chief legal officer, mentioned that Judge Katherine Failla allowed for an interlocutory appeal, halting the district court proceedings. This decision enables the company to dispute the SEC's assertions in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Conflicting Opinions

In her January 7 ruling, Judge Failla explained that she certified the appeal because the case involved a controlling question of law regarding the application of the Howey Test to crypto assets, an issue surrounded by several conflicting opinions. She noted that resolving this would aid in concluding the SEC's enforcement action against Coinbase.

Howey Test Application Issues

The judge also pointed out unresolved issues from other cases involving the regulator, such as actions against Ripple Labs. She explained that the Ripple decision highlighted distinctions between token sales to institutional investors and retail buyers, an argument Coinbase suggested adopting in courts. Failla acknowledged the uncertain legal landscape and wrote that applying the Howey Test to digital ecosystems is a 'difficult issue of first impression for the Second Circuit.'

The court's decision underscored the complexity of legal questions surrounding cryptocurrencies and the need for clear regulation in this area.

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