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Coinbase Lawyer: Ethereum (ETH) is a Commodity

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Arman Shirinian

Ethereum is a commodity and some people are willing to defend this statement in court.

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Coinbase CFO Paul Grewal said asserted that “Ethereum is a commodity”. This assertion is not without merit; the characteristics and use of Ethereum in the digital asset space align to some extent with typical product attributes.

Ethereum serves as “fuel” for decentralized applications and smart contracts, rather than representing an investment in a company, which is a key distinction in the security versus commodities debate. Additionally, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which regulates commodity trading in the United States, has previously suggested that it considers Ethereum to be a commodity.

The backdrop to this conversation is the recent lawsuit filed by Consensys against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consensys views the SEC’s actions as an unwarranted attack on the industry, particularly Ethereum.

They argue that the SEC’s actions could affect innovation and progress within the industry. This lawsuit highlights the need for the industry to have clear, consistent and fair regulatory frameworks that do not suppress technological progress or innovation.

The classification of Ethereum is very important. If considered a security, Ethereum would fall under a different regulatory framework, potentially imposing stricter controls and curbing the openness that has allowed the ecosystem to thrive. Ranking ETH as a commodity supports the idea that Ethereum is a fundamental technology, rather than a financial product offered by a central entity.

Consensys’ position is clear: Ethereum aims to unlock a decentralized, permissionless financial ecosystem. This concept is central to the philosophy of decentralized technology and stands in stark contrast to the SEC’s alleged approach, which some view as an attempt to retroactively apply traditional securities laws to rapidly evolving technology.

We have yet to see the outcome of the upcoming process, but Consensys is creating a case that attracts the most prominent figures in the digital assets industry, such as Paul Grewal.

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Arman Shirinian

Arman Shirinyan is a trader, crypto enthusiast and SMM expert with over four years of experience.

Arman strongly believes that cryptocurrencies and blockchain will be of constant utility in the future. Currently, it focuses on news, articles with in-depth analysis of crypto projects and technical analysis of cryptocurrency trading pairs.



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