XRP Got Federal Clarity But New State Lawsuit vs Coinbase Adds Wrinkle
- Oregon sues Coinbase for securities law violations.
- XRP is cleared federally, but state laws pose new risks.
- Experts warn of fragmented enforcement across jurisdictions.
As XRP seemed to gain clearer federal standing, a new Oregon lawsuit targeting crypto exchange Coinbase stirs fresh concerns about potential state-level clampdowns. Last week, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a 171-page lawsuit against the exchange, alleging violations of the state’s securities laws.
While XRP isn’t named, the case reignites questions on state vs. federal authority in defining crypto laws.
Oregon Alleges Disclosure Failures Amid “Enforcement Vacuum”
The lawsuit claims Coinbase allowed the sale of virtual currencies without providing “robust disclosures of material information,” a requirement under Oregon’s administrative rules.
Rayfield’s office suggested states are now stepping in to fill an “enforcement vacuum” possibly left by shifting SEC priorities. Legal experts immediately warned this patchwork state enforcement risks compliance chaos for exchanges and token issuers like Ripple, potentially impacting XRP.
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XRP Got Federal Clarity But New State Lawsuit vs Coinbase Adds Wrinkle
- Oregon sues Coinbase for securities law violations.
- XRP is cleared federally, but state laws pose new risks.
- Experts warn of fragmented enforcement across jurisdictions.
As XRP seemed to gain clearer federal standing, a new Oregon lawsuit targeting crypto exchange Coinbase stirs fresh concerns about potential state-level clampdowns. Last week, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a 171-page lawsuit against the exchange, alleging violations of the state’s securities laws.
While XRP isn’t named, the case reignites questions on state vs. federal authority in defining crypto laws.
Oregon Alleges Disclosure Failures Amid “Enforcement Vacuum”
The lawsuit claims Coinbase allowed the sale of virtual currencies without providing “robust disclosures of material information,” a requirement under Oregon’s administrative rules.
Rayfield’s office suggested states are now stepping in to fill an “enforcement vacuum” possibly left by shifting SEC priorities. Legal experts immediately warned this patchwork state enforcement risks compliance chaos for exchanges and token issuers like Ripple, potentially impacting XRP.
Related: Spotlight on XRP, Sol…
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