Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, saw its shares rise by approximately 6% as a result of growing optimism about the approval of a bitcoin spot ETF. This development is considered significant for Coinbase, which has been involved in legal disputes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Manhattan federal court. Coinbase, as one of the largest cryptocurrency custodians, has been selected by various prospective ETFs, including BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin ETF, to serve as the custodian for their digital assets. The approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF could positively affect Coinbase’s business.
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Coinbase is set to make a final filing in its motion to appeal. In August, Coinbase moved to dismiss the SEC’s claims, arguing that the SEC’s lawsuit exceeded its authority and that the assets in question did not constitute securities. The SEC countered by maintaining that Coinbase facilitated transactions involving investment contracts. Coinbase’s response to the SEC is due in federal court by the end of the day.
The potential approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF and the ongoing legal battles between Coinbase and the SEC are closely watched developments in the cryptocurrency industry, as they have the potential to impact the regulatory framework and market dynamics for cryptocurrencies and related companies.