Do you agree with Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal's adamant statement that Coinbase does not list securities?

Devin Thorpe
11/8/2022,
Devin Thorpe  replied:

Nope.

Many cryptocurrencies are issued with the clear intent to grow in value against the USD. That intent creates a valid question about whether the investment is a security. Other tests can easily allow a reasonable regulator to conclude a security is in play.

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Devin Thorpe
11/8/2022,
Devin Thorpe  replied:

Nope.

Many cryptocurrencies are issued with the clear intent to grow in value against the USD. That intent creates a valid question about whether the investment is a security. Other tests can easily allow a reasonable regulator to conclude a security is in play.

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