SeizureCeFi2023
SEC Sues Coinbase
The SEC sued Coinbase, alleging operation of an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency.
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Key Facts
Peak metricMajor U.S. exchange litigation
OutcomeBecame a central case in U.S. market-structure disputes
ChainCeFi
Year2023
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