Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit
Published On Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM
Coinbase claims that the SEC plans to drop its lawsuit against the exchange, which accused Coinbase of operating illegally by offering unregistered securities and not registering as required for an exchange, broker, or clearing agency. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on social media that an agreement has been reached to dismiss the lawsuit without penalties for the company, which he views as vindicating. The lawsuit was part of a broader enforcement trend against cryptocurrency firms. Armstrong also credited the pro-crypto voting bloc in the recent elections and criticized the previous SEC leadership for its tough stance on crypto.
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