--- title: Coinbase argues for motion to dismiss SEC’s ‘securities... description: Coinbase argues for motion to dismiss SEC's 'securities violation' allegations. The suit was filed in June 2023, and Coinbase is requesting its dismissal. The... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/coinbase-argues-for-motion-to-dismiss-sec-s-securities-violation-allegations-3bvpqthht twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Coinbase argues for motion to dismiss SEC’s ‘securities violation’ allegations | daily.dev og:description: Coinbase argues for motion to dismiss SEC's 'securities violation' allegations. The suit was filed in June 2023, and Coinbase is requesting its dismissal. 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Coinbase argues that cryptocurrencies are not under the jurisdiction of the SEC like shares in companies are. The judge questioned the SEC's definition of crypto assets as investment contracts. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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