Just-In: Judge Signs Key Orders in Coinbase Vs SEC Lawsuit

As a researcher with a background in finance and law, I find the ongoing dispute between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be of great interest. The recent developments in this case are particularly noteworthy, as they highlight the complexities of regulating the rapidly evolving digital asset industry.


As a researcher studying the ongoing legal dispute between Coinbase and the SEC, I can tell you that a federal judge has recently approved two documents: a stipulation and two protective orders related to the discovery process in this case.

Last week, Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed proposed agreements for the handling of specific documents to be shared between them, as well as safeguarding the confidentiality of sensitive information during their ongoing litigation.

Judge Agrees with Coinbase and SEC Proposed Orders

According to court documents filed on May 28, Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued two rulings concerning the discovery process in the ongoing legal battle between Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Coinbase and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have held talks for the exchange of depositions and documentation in the discovery process. To safeguard the confidentiality of certain disclosed information, a consent order has been issued by the court. This protective order ensures that sensitive details such as financial transactions, depositions, and other crucial information remain concealed from public view.

Expert: In the ruling made by Judge Failla, a proposed agreement and order based on Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) were authorized. This rule pertains to unintentionally disclosed documents from Coinbase and the SEC during the ongoing proceedings.

Coinbase contested the SEC’s demand to disclose confidential documents obtained during the legal proceedings. Both sides have presented their arguments on this matter. Additionally, Coinbase has disputed the SEC’s jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies.

The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, which was recently approved by the US House of Representatives, transfers certain regulatory powers from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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2024-05-29 17:33