The Crypto CrisisFallout from FTX

SEC Sues Coinbase, Alleges It Is Unregistered Broker-Dealer

Lawsuit is SEC’s second this week against a crypto hub, following earlier suit against Binance

The SEC alleged that Coinbase traded at least 13 crypto assets that are securities and should have been registered with regulators before they were issued. Photo: DADO RUVIC/REUTERS

WASHINGTON—The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Coinbase, alleging the U.S.’s largest crypto platform violated rules that require it to register as an exchange and be overseen by the federal agency.

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