Coinbase and SEC Clash Over Crypto Regulations in Ongoing Legal Battle
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Coinbase is seeking an interlocutory appeal to address a core legal question in its dispute with the SEC: whether a digital asset transaction with no post-sale obligations constitutes an investment contract under the Howey Test. The SEC opposes the appeal, arguing Coinbase lacks legal grounds. The outcome could impact broader SEC enforcement actions in the crypto industry.
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