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Coinbase Receives SEC Wells Notice

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued crypto exchange Coinbase a Wells notice, warning that the crypto exchange may face enforcement action over potential violations of U.S. securities law. Brett Quick, Head of Government Affairs at Crypto Council for Innovation, a crypto trade association with members including Coinbase, discusses her reactions and the implications for future crypto regulation.

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SEC Warns Coinbase It’s Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities Violations

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) may soon face an enforcement action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to its listing of potential unregistered securities. Meanwhile, the SEC is suing Tron founder Justin Sun on allegations that the TRX and BTT tokens are unregistered securities. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details. 

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice

The regulator issued Coinbase a Wells notice on Wednesday, informing the company that it is planning future enforcement action against it.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Coinbase Downgraded by Oppenheimer After Disclosing Possible SEC Charges

The Wall Street firm said it is worried about the fairness of crypto enforcement actions in the U.S.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023.

Coinbase (COIN) reports fourth quarter earnings on Thursday and is expected to post strong numbers as trading volume picked up in the last few months of the year. (Piggybank/Unsplash)

Policy

SEC Warns Coinbase It's Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities Violations

Coinbase says the SEC informed the company of plans to pursue an enforcement action against the exchange and its staking services, but few details were offered.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk)

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Tron Network’s TRX Drops 13% Following SEC Charges Against Justin Sun

Other Sun-related tokens such as SUN, JUST and HT also took hits amid the SEC allegations.

Justin Sun in 2019 (CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Sues Jake Paul for 'Illegally Touting' Justin Sun-Linked Cryptos

Paul and other celebrities did not disclose they were paid to promote Sun-linked assets, the SEC alleged.

Jake Paul (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges

The regulator alleged TRX and BTT are unregistered securities, and claimed Sun created an "extensive wash trading" program to boost their trading volume.

Tron CEO Justin Sun (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

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Sushi Token Falls as Sushi DAO, Key Contributor Served With SEC Subpoena

Sushi DAO and Head Chef Jared Grey were served with a subpoena by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the decentralized autonomous organization revealed Tuesday. The native sushi token dropped on the news. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of DAOs and governance.

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