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Coinbase receives SEC Wells Notice over crypto spot market, staking, and wallet services
Coinbase Global, Inc.
- SEC Staff made preliminary determination to recommend enforcement action against Coinbase for alleged securities law violations.
- Potential action relates to spot market, Coinbase Earn (staking), Coinbase Prime, and Coinbase Wallet.
- Possible civil remedies include injunctive relief, disgorgement, and civil penalties.
- Company disclosed the Wells Notice on March 22, 2023 via blog and Twitter.