Coinbase affirms support for tokens amid SEC lawsuit, no delistings planned
Crypto exchange Coinbase will support tokens and services named in the securities case, despite the recent charges filed by the US SEC.
The SEC identified at least 13 cryptocurrencies listed on Coinbase, including solana (SOL), ัardano (ADA), ะทolygon (MATIC), and filecoin (FIL), as well as the companyโs staking service, as securities or investment contracts.
In a June 7 interview with Axios, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the exchange has โno plans to delist any of these assetsโ and will continue operating โbusiness as usualโ until a court determination is made.
While Coinbaseโs executives aim to assure users that the current status quo will be maintained, itโs worth noting that the exchange has made delisting decisions in the past. Notably, Coinbase halted trading of XRP in 2021 due to the SECโs case against Ripple.
The exchange also delisted Binanceโs BUSD and removed Algorand from its staking options during regulatory concerns. However, the reasons behind those delistings may have only a tangential connection to regulatory events. Furthermore, Coinbase discontinued its Lend program in response to legal threats from the SEC last year.
BinanceUSโs move contrasts Coinbaseโs approach
Although Coinbase remains steadfast in its commitment to avoid delistings, its competitor Binance.US, facing its own SEC charges, has already announced plans to delist several trading pairs and pause over-the-counter (OTC) trading. Itโs important to note that these delistings do not extend to Binance.com, the global arm of the company.
Meanwhile, one of the crypto projects named in the SECโs case, Cardano developer Input Output, is striving to demonstrate that its ADA token should not be considered a security, contrary to the allegations made in the SEC lawsuit.
As the legal battle between Coinbase and the SEC unfolds, the exchangeโs stance on not delisting tokens under scrutiny showcases its determination to support a wide range of cryptocurrencies.
Coinbaseโs CEO and team remain focused on navigating the regulatory landscape while continuing to provide services to its user base.