U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission V. Coinbase, Inc Et Al
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, a crypto asset trading platform, for allegedly violating federal securities laws. The SEC claims that Coinbase operated as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency, and offered and sold securities without registering with the SEC. The lawsuit seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties against Coinbase and CGI. The SEC aims to hold Coinbase accountable for its actions and protect investors in the national securities markets. The lawsuit is based on the statutory and legal framework of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, which define securities broadly and require registration and disclosure obligations on certain defined participants in the national securities markets. The lawsuit specifically focuses on the Coinbase Platform and alleges that it operated as an unregistered securities exchange, engaged in market manipulation, and made false and misleading statements to investors. This lawsuit highlights the need for regulatory oversight and requirements for crypto asset trading platforms to ensure investor protection and prevent potential market manipulation.
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