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>> For a public company ceo to say that, isn't that securities fraud?

Cryptocurrencies are not regulated securities.

What laws protect cryptocurrency "investors"?




Coinbase is publicly traded, OP is clearly referring to securities fraud as it relates to public statements that could have material impact on Coinbase stock.


Coinbase shares are a regulated security. The poster is suggesting that the statements by the CEO are securities fraud for those shares not for crypto.


Their product isn't regulated, but the company is still subject to securities law as it's public.




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