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Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities

The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.

“Blackie,” a collectible Beanie Baby, sat on the desk of legendary American investor Bill Gross as a representation of a “bear” market. (National Museum of American History, modified by CoinDesk)

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Coinbase and SEC Dig in With U.S. Judge on Whether Securities Law Applies to Listings

The federal judge must now weigh what a Coinbase lawyer characterized as "a pure question of law," and her answer could have big consequences on the crypto sector.

Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong and SEC Chair Gary Gensler

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Coinbase's SEC Clash Faces First Major Test as Judge Weighs Longshot Dismissal

A federal U.S. judge will hear arguments about whether or not to toss the case based on legal arguments that the regulator was in the wrong when it sued the exchange.

Coinbase is getting set to tell a judge why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, under Chair Gary Gensler, has improperly picked a legal fight with the exchange. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About

A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe.

It’s not Coinbase itself that worries, Halborn COO David Schwed. It's the comparative lack of experience and regulation between TradFi and crypto-natives. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

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Coinbase Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday with Coinbase serving as custodian for the majority of issuers. The crypto exchange's Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of the approvals and his outlook on crypto legislation in the upcoming months.

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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Signals 'a Step Towards Regulatory Clarity': Coinbase Chief Policy Officer

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, breaks down what the approved spot bitcoin ETFs mean for the broader crypto industry. "You'll have hundreds of thousands, billions of dollars, maybe more than that coming into the crypto markets," Shirzad said. "It also means a step towards regulatory clarity."

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Coinbase Will Benefit From Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: Wedbush

The crypto exchange has a dominant role in all but one of the approved ETFs, acting as an issuer or custodian, the report said.

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BlackRock, Other Potential ETF Provicers Reveal Fees; ARK Invest Unloads COIN

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and other potential bitcoin ETF providers revealing their fees as the crypto industry awaits final approval from the SEC. Plus, ARK Invest sold a further $20.6 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, dog-themed token bonk (BONK) is down over 70% from a December peak that saw the token listed on prominent exchanges.

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ARK's ETF Rebalancing Continues With $20.6M Coinbase Sale

ARK Invest has a target of no individual stock surpassing 10% weighting of an ETF's value. COIN doubled in price in the last three months of 2023, bringing about consistent sales of the crypto exchange's stock by ARK

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ARK Invest Sells Another $4.2M of Coinbase Shares

COIN constitutes a 10.34% weighting of ARK's Innovation ETF, a stake worth over $872.5 million.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood