Legal Commentary: The Ongoing Battle in SEC v. Coinbase — Defining the Future of Crypto Regulation in the United States
The ongoing case of SEC v. Coinbase (2023–Present) stands as one of the most consequential legal battles shaping the regulatory future of digital assets in the United States. At its core, the case examines a fundamental question: Are the tokens traded on Coinbase securities under U.S. law, or are they commodities outside the SEC’s jurisdiction?