Coinbase Sues SEC and FDIC Over Withheld Crypto Regulation Documents

The lawsuits challenge the agencies' refusals to release information on past investigations and regulatory actions against the digital-asset industry.

Coinbase, with History Associates, filed lawsuits demanding documents under the Freedom of Information Act.
The SEC and FDIC are accused of improperly withholding records on crypto-related investigations and enforcement.
Requests include SEC's views on Ethereum and documents on past cases involving Etherdelta and Enigma MPC.
The FDIC allegedly pressured banks to halt crypto activities through undisclosed 'pause letters.'
Coinbase seeks transparency to understand regulatory stances that impact the crypto industry.