Coinbase (COIN) and SEC Reach Agreement on Proposed Protective Order Amid Legal Dispute

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  <li>Coinbase and the SEC have filed a Stipulation and Proposed Protective Order for disclosure of documents among others.</li>
  <li>This agreement aims to streamline the document production process in their ongoing legal battle.</li>
  <li>According to the stipulation, both parties will cooperate in good faith to address any issues arising from the documents produced.</li>
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<p><strong>Coinbase and SEC Agree on Protective Order Amid Legal Battle</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Agreement to Guide Production of Documents</strong></h2>
<p>In a letter to Judge Katherine Polk Failla, both parties signed documents relating to requests and production of documents. According to the agreement, both parties would cooperate in good faith to address issues raised out of documents produced.</p>
<h3><strong>Details of the Stipulation and Protective Order</strong></h3>
<p>“Should the Receiving Party have questions about any reductions to the documents, any particular categories of documents, any log entry with metadata information, or the descriptions setting forth any assertion of privilege or protection, the parties will meet and confer in good faith to address the said questions.” In an event where the parties are unable to resolve the dispute, it shall be presented to the court subject to Rule 3(C) of the Court’s Individuals Rules. Furthermore, in an event where a party inadvertently shared Protected information, the said party must inform the other stating the exact information and basis for a claim of privilege within a reasonable time.</p>
<h3><strong>Implications for the Crypto Community</strong></h3>
<p>This development comes amid the ongoing lawsuit which has seen several back and forth igniting debates within the crypto community. Last week, Coinbase filed an interlocutory appeal seeking to answer whether a digital asset transaction that poses no obligation to the issuer is an investment contract.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>The agreement between Coinbase and the SEC to a Stipulation and Proposed Protective Order marks a significant step in their ongoing legal battle. This agreement aims to streamline the document production process and ensure both parties cooperate in good faith. As the lawsuit progresses, the crypto community will be closely watching for further developments and their potential impact on the regulatory landscape.</p>