Joint Stipulation to Dismiss, and Releases, SEC v. Coinbase, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-04738-KPF (S.D.N.Y.), Doc. 176 (February 27, 2025)

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Joint stipulation filed 02/27/25, in the Southern District of New York case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc., 23 Civ. 4738 (KPF). It recites that the Commission filed its complaint on June 6, 2023, that the Court granted a motion to certify an interlocutory appeal on January 7, 2025, and that the Commission's Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched a crypto task force on January 21, 2025. The Commission and Defendants stipulate that the litigation be dismissed with prejudice as to the conduct alleged in the Complaint through the filing date, without costs or fees to either party. Defendants withdraw their request for an interlocutory appeal and waive rights under the Equal Access to Justice Act, among other provisions.

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“Joint Stipulation to Dismiss, and Releases, SEC v. Coinbase, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-04738-KPF (S.D.N.Y.), Doc. 176 (February 27, 2025).” Original at www.sec.gov. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/joint-stipulation-to-dismiss-and-releases-sec-v-coinbase-inc-no-1-23-c-a85db12ac3/, SHA-256 2e68147a763b59e52c3b108a6fa5d68220c4c9caad0db5aef72e7c51394d2866.

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Case 1:23-cv-04738-KPF Document 176 Filed 02/27/25 Page 1 of 3

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION,
Plaintiff,
23 Civ. 4738 (KPF)
V.

COINBASE, INC. and COINBASE GLOBAL, INC.
Defendants.

JOINT STIPULATION TO DISMISS, AND RELEASES

Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or the "SEC") and

Defendants Coinbase, Inc. ("Coinbase") and Coinbase Global, Inc. ("CGI") (collectively, the

"Defendants") respectfully submit this joint stipulation.

WHEREAS, the Commission filed its complaint in this civil enforcement action (the

"Litigation") on June 6, 2023.

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Court entered an order on Defendants' motion for

judgment on the pleadings, in which the Court granted the motion in part and denied the motion

in part. SEC v. Coinbase Inc., et al., 726 F. Supp. 3d 260 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 27, 2024), motion to

certify appeal granted, No. 23 CIV. 4738 (KPF), 2025 WL 40782 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 7, 2025).

WHEREAS, Defendants moved to certify an interlocutory appeal under 28 U.S.C.

§ 1292(b) of the Court's March 27, 2024 Order and this Court granted such motion on January 7,

2025.

WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, the Commission's Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda

launched a crypto task force dedicated to helping the Commission develop the regulatory

framework for crypto assets.
Case 1:23-cv-04738-KPF Document 176 Filed 02/27/25 Page 2 of 3

WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing, and in the exercise of its discretion and as a policy

matter, the Commission believes the dismissal of this case is appropriate.

WHEREAS, the Commission's decision to seek dismissal of this Litigation does not

necessarily reflect the Commission's position on any other case.

WHEREAS, by this stipulation, the Commission and the Defendants agree to have this

Litigation dismissed, and Defendants agree to withdraw their petition for permission to file an

appeal under 28 U.S.C. $ 1292(b) (see Coinbase, Inc. v. SEC, No. 25-145 (2d Cir.)), and to the

dismissal of any such appeal.

NOW, THEREFORE,

1. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4l(a)(l)(A)(ii), the Commission and the Defendants

stipulate that this Litigation be dismissed with prejudice as to the conduct alleged in the

Complaint through the date of the filing of this Stipulation, and without costs or fees to either

party.

2. Defendants withdraw their request for an interlocutory appeal under 28 U.S.C. S

l 292(b) and will file with the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit any papers necessary to

effectuate such withdrawal and the dismissal of any such appeal.

3. Defendants, for themselves and any of their agents, attorneys, employees, or

representatives, hereby waive and release:

a. Any and all rights under the Equal Access to Justice Act, the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, or any other provision oflaw to
seek from the United States, or any agency, or any official of the United States
acting in his or her official capacity, directly or indirectly, reimbursement of
attorney's fees or other fees, expenses, or costs expended by Defendant[s] that
in any way relate to (i) the Litigation, including but not limited to investigative
steps taken prior to commencing the Litigation, (ii) the petition for interlocutory
review, and (iii) the appeal of the Litigation.

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b. Any and all claims, demands, rights, and causes of action of every kind and
nature, asserted or unasserted, against the Commission and its present and
former officers or employees that arise from or in any way relate to (i) the
Litigation, including but not limited to investigative steps taken prior to
commencing the Litigation, (ii) the petition for interlocutory review, and (iii) the
appeal of the Litigation.

4. Each of the undersigned represents that they have the authority to execute this

stipulation on behalf of the party so indicated.

STIPULATED AND AGREED:

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Acting Director
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KEVIN S. SCHWARTZ
ANTONIA M. APPS SARAH K. EDDY
Acting Deputy Director WACHTELL, LIPTON, ROSEN & KATZ
Enforcement Division 51 WEST 52N STREET
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
COMMISSION

NICHOLAS C. MARGIDA STEVEN R. PEIKIN
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 125 BROAD STREET
COMMISSION NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10004

Dated: fhra4y 27 ,2025
I COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS
COINBASE, INC. AND COINBASE,
GLOBAL, INC.

Dated: February 25 ,2025

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