The SEC is reportedly investigating Coinbase

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Coinbase misled investors by overstating its user numbers in filings tied to its 2021 IPO. The inquiry began under the Biden administration and continues under Trump’s SEC leadership.

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May 15, 2025

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Gary Gensler
Paul Grewal
Paul Atkins
Brian Armstrong

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Coinbase

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S.E.C. Investigating Whether Coinbase Misstated Its User Numbers
SEC investigates whether Coinbase inflated user numbers ahead of 2021 IPO: NYT
SEC Is Probing Coinbase Over User Number Misstatement Concern
Coinbase says it strongly believes US SEC investigation should not continue
SEC continues Coinbase investigation over ‘verified users’: report

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