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BUZZ-Coinbase Global rises after SEC decision to drop lawsuit

ReutersFeb 21, 2025 1:29 PM

Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O jump 4.6% premarket to $268.50

Co says U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to drop lawsuit against it, ending legal battle that began in 2023

Lawsuit had alleged COIN facilitated trading in cryptocurrencies that should have been classified as securities, and targeted Coinbase's staking program

SEC has shifted to a more crypto-friendly approach after Donald Trump's election as U.S. President

COIN rallied following Trump's election in November, along with other crypto stocks and bitcoin on hopes for easier regulation

However, stock has fallen over 26% from 2024's high touched in December

Up to Thursday's close, COIN up 3.3% in 2025

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