- Recent news in the crypto market suggests that what initially began as a mere inquiry is now progressing towards the potential granting of Amicus Curiae status to Coinbase users in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit.
- John Deaton, the attorney who represents more than 76,000 XRP token holders involved in the SEC lawsuit, recently inquired about the possibility of Coinbase and Binance users forming a collective group to advocate for their rights.
Recent news in the crypto market suggests that what initially began as a mere inquiry is now progressing towards the potential granting of Amicus Curiae status to Coinbase users in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit.
John Deaton, the attorney who represents more than 76,000 XRP token holders involved in the SEC lawsuit, recently inquired about the possibility of Coinbase and Binance users forming a collective group to advocate for their rights.
This development holds significant importance for the crypto market’s history, considering that the ongoing lawsuits against these exchanges could prolong for a considerable period. Coinbase and Binance have recently faced separate SEC lawsuits, accusing them of violating securities laws.
In the lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC, a total of 16 companies have submitted an amicus curiae brief. The XRP community is eagerly anticipating the crucial Summary Judgement ruling from Judge Analisa Torres.
Coinbase Lawsuit: Increasing Participation in Amicus Curiae by Users
The primary objective of seeking amicus status is to ensure that the voices of users are heard during the crypto exchange’s defense in the lawsuit. Since requesting user information for the amicus curiae on June 9, Deaton has successfully brought together approximately 1,500 users in the Coinbase lawsuit. The attorney emphasized once again the importance of this collective effort.
“This isn’t about helping Coinbase. It’s about speaking up if you believe these regulators aren’t protecting you or you don’t want their type of protection.”
Previously, Coinbase faced charges from the Alabama Securities and Exchange Commission (ASC) and authorities from ten other states in the United States. These charges accused Coinbase of violating securities laws, including the unauthorized operation of staking programs within these states. Consequently, the perspectives of Coinbase users residing in these states could potentially provide valuable insights in this matter.
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