Coinbase CLO Calls On Ripple, Robinhood, Binance After SEC’s Latest Mishap

As a long-term crypto investor with a keen interest in regulatory developments, I find Paul Grewal’s recent call to action against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) particularly noteworthy. His bold stance on behalf of Coinbase and his questioning of industry giants like Ripple, Robinhood, Binance, and others adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing regulatory debates within the crypto space.


In a noteworthy turn of events, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has taken a courageous stance in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Furthermore, he encouraged other major players in the crypto industry like Ripple, Robinhood, Binance, and more to carefully examine their dealings with the regulatory body.

Coinbase CLO Questions Ripple, Binance, Uniswap & Others

As an analyst directly addressing prominent figures in the cryptocurrency and financial sector, I raised a number of probing queries. On my X post, I asked Robinhood if they had received a comprehensive explanation during their Wells process. Furthermore, I addressed crypto entities such as Ripple, Binance, Kraken, and Uniswap who have been subjected to SEC Wells notices.

Further investigation by the Coinbase Chief Legal Officer sought clarity on if other businesses had been subjected to comparable SEC conduct, implying a potential trend rather than a solitary occurrence. Additionally, Grewal described the SEC’s actions as “blatant gaslighting.”

He strongly suggested that there had been deliberate distortion of truths, aiming to mislead or perplex. Furthermore, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase underscored the importance of this issue, given the ongoing litigation in front of Judge Shelby and the US District Court.

Grewal Spotlights Not Receiving A Thorough Explanation

In response to a surprising disclosure about the SEC’s treatment of the Debt Box case, Grewal strongly urged action. In a harsh assessment, the Coinbase Chief Legal Officer accused the SEC of neglecting its own procedures, specifically the Wells process, intended to offer transparency to possible defendants.

The SEC acknowledged that the Wells process is intended to assist their team in making a decision regarding potential charges against a specific individual or organization. They often provide a detailed explanation of the evidence they would present to support these alleged violations.

The Coinbase Chief Legal Officer pointed out that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not provide a clear explanation for their actions against the crypto exchange. In his statement, Grewal mentioned, “We didn’t receive a comprehensive justification for the alleged securities transactions based on specific assets. The SEC never identified which assets were under investigation.” This deviation from standard practices leaves doubt about the legitimacy of the SEC’s accusations.

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2024-05-14 10:31