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Coinbase gets New Jersey staking relief after three years
According to Molly Abraham, VP of Legal at Coinbase, the state has also lifted the cease-and-desist order previously imposed on Coinbase, allowing the platform to resume offering staking services to customers in New Jersey.
The dispute dates back to 2023, when New Jersey's Bureau of Securities took action against Coinbase. It alleged that its staking program constituted an unregistered securities offering. Regulators argued that Coinbase had failed to register its staking-as-a-service program under state securities laws.
As a result, the exchange faced restrictions that prevented eligible New Jersey residents from participating in its staking program and earning rewards on their digital assets. With the lawsuit now dismissed and the enforcement order lifted, Coinbase can restore staking access for its New Jersey customers. As expected, Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, welcomed the decision, describing it as an important development for staking access across the U.S.
Still, the company also signalled that its regulatory battle is far from over. Wisconsin, Maryland, California, and Washington remain among the states where staking-related restrictions or disputes need to be addressed.
