Coinbase 因涉嫌未註冊證券銷售而面臨集體訴訟

Coinbase 及其執行長 Brian Armstrong 面臨一項新訴訟，指控他們欺騙原告購買未註冊的證券，包括 Solana (SOL) 和 Polygon (MATIC)。繼 SEC 於 2023 年中期提起訴訟後，該集體訴訟提出了類似的擔憂。原告聲稱，儘管 Coinbase 承認其作為證券經紀人的角色，但仍出售了本應註冊為證券的資產。他們尋求撤銷、損害賠償和禁令，而 Coinbase 在多個方面面臨額外的法律鬥爭，包括 SEC 案件、GYEN 穩定幣訴訟以及對加密貨幣質押的監管擔憂。

Coinbase Accused of Selling Unregistered Securities in Class Action Lawsuit

Coinbase 被指控在集體訴訟中出售未註冊證券

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and its Chief Executive Officer, Brian Armstrong, are facing a new legal challenge. A group of plaintiffs from California and Florida have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Coinbase misled them into purchasing unregistered securities.

著名的加密貨幣交易所 Coinbase 及其執行長 Brian Armstrong 正面臨新的法律挑戰。來自加州和佛羅裡達州的一群原告提起集體訴訟，指控 Coinbase 誤導他們購買未註冊的證券。

This latest legal hurdle comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in mid-2023, raising similar concerns about the exchange's offerings.

這項最新的法律障礙是在美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 於 2023 年中期提起訴訟之後出現的，引發了對該交易所產品的類似擔憂。

Allegations of Unregistered Securities Sales

未經註冊證券銷售的指控

The recently filed complaint, lodged in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, alleges that Coinbase's user agreement acknowledges its operation as a securities asset broker. Additionally, the plaintiffs claim that Coinbase Prime brokerage was explicitly promoted as a securities broker.

最近向美國加州北區地方法院舊金山分院提起的訴訟稱，Coinbase 的用戶協議承認其作為證券資產經紀商的營運。此外，原告聲稱 Coinbase Prime 經紀業務被明確宣傳為證券經紀人。

Despite these acknowledgments, the lawsuit contends that Coinbase continued to offer access to numerous assets, including Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Near Protocol (NEAR), Decentraland (MANA), Algorand (ALGO), Uniswap (UNI), Tezos (XTZ), and Stellar Lumen (XLM), which the plaintiffs argue are unregistered securities.

儘管有這些承認，訴訟稱 Coinbase 繼續提供對眾多資產的訪問，包括 Solana (SOL)、Polygon (MATIC)、Near Protocol (NEAR)、Decentraland (MANA)、Algorand (ALGO)、Uniswap (UNI)、Tezos ( XTZ) 和Stellar Lumen (XLM)，原告辯稱它們是未註冊的證券。

The plaintiffs are seeking complete rescission of their purchases, statutory damages under state law, and injunctive relief through a jury trial.

原告正在尋求完全撤銷其購買、州法律規定的法定損害賠償以及通過陪審團審判的禁令救濟。

Multiple Fronts of Legal Battles

法律鬥爭的多條戰線

This lawsuit differs from Coinbase's ongoing legal battle with the SEC, which also addresses the issue of whether tokens offered on the exchange constitute securities. In response to a judge's ruling allowing the SEC case to proceed, Coinbase has filed an interlocutory appeal.

該訴訟不同於 Coinbase 與 SEC 正在進行的法律鬥爭，後者也解決了交易所提供的代幣是否構成證券的問題。為了回應法官允許 SEC 案件繼續進行的裁決，Coinbase 已提出中間上訴。

John Deaton, a cryptocurrency lawyer currently running for Senate, has intervened in support of Coinbase. In an amicus brief submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on April 26, Deaton argued on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase clients in support of the interlocutory appeal.

目前正在競選參議員的加密貨幣律師約翰·迪頓 (John Deaton) 已介入支持 Coinbase。在 4 月 26 日提交給美國紐約南區地方法院的法庭之友陳述中，迪頓代表 4,701 名 Coinbase 客戶進行辯論，支持中間上訴。

In a separate matter, several Coinbase customers have initiated legal action regarding the exchange's handling of the GYEN stablecoin. The plaintiffs allege that Coinbase actively promoted and traded the GYEN token while being aware of its volatility, resulting in significant investor losses.

在另一起事件中，一些 Coinbase 客戶已就該交易所處理 GYEN 穩定幣的方式提起法律訴訟。原告指控 Coinbase 在意識到 GYEN 代幣波動性的情況下積極推廣和交易 GYEN 代幣，導致投資者遭受重大損失。

Moreover, Coinbase's crypto staking program has drawn regulatory scrutiny. The SEC maintains that staking represents an unregistered investment contract and security. Multiple states have joined the SEC's suit, alleging that Coinbase violated securities laws in connection with its staking rewards program.

此外，Coinbase 的加密貨幣質押計畫也引起了監管機構的審查。 SEC 認為，質押代表未註冊的投資合約和證券。多個州加入了 SEC 的訴訟，指控 Coinbase 的質押獎勵計劃違反了證券法。

Implications for Coinbase and the Crypto Industry

對 Coinbase 和加密貨幣產業的影響

The ongoing legal challenges against Coinbase underscore the regulatory uncertainties surrounding the cryptocurrency industry. The resolution of these lawsuits could have far-reaching implications for Coinbase, other crypto exchanges, and the broader crypto market.

針對 Coinbase 的持續法律挑戰凸顯了圍繞加密貨幣產業的監管不確定性。這些訴訟的解決可能會對 Coinbase、其他加密貨幣交易所以及更廣泛的加密貨幣市場產生深遠的影響。

The allegations of unregistered securities sales raise questions about the classification of digital assets and the role of exchanges in their distribution. The outcome of these cases could determine whether Coinbase and other exchanges will be subject to more stringent regulation as securities brokers.

未經註冊的證券銷售指控引發了人們對數位資產的分類以及交易所在其分配中的作用的質疑。這些案件的結果可能會決定 Coinbase 和其他交易所是否會像證券經紀商一樣受到更嚴格的監管。

Additionally, the legal battles could impact the availability and accessibility of certain crypto assets on exchanges, as well as the ability of exchanges to offer staking and other yield-generating services. The industry will closely monitor the progress of these lawsuits as they unfold.

此外，法律糾紛可能會影響交易所上某些加密資產的可用性和可訪問性，以及交易所提供質押和其他產生收益的服務的能力。業界將密切關注這些訴訟的進展。