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Coinbase regulatory shift 2026

Entities: Coinbase Global, Inc. · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) · Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) · Ryan VanGrack · Paul Grewal

Overview

In July 2026 Coinbase announced that Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal would depart, ending his tenure that saw the firm defend against a major SEC lawsuit filed in June 2023. Shortly afterward, the exchange named Ryan VanGrack as its first Vice Chair and head of corporate affairs. VanGrack, a former SEC official, declared an end to the “courtroom battles” over digital assets and promoted the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) as legislation with strong bipartisan support that would delineate SEC and CFTC jurisdiction. Under his guidance Coinbase is moving from a litigation‑focused strategy to broader growth, expanding into equities, futures, prediction markets and AI tools as it seeks to become a full‑spectrum financial services platform.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Coinbase Vice Chair Declares End of Crypto Regulatory Wars

    Coinbase's new Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack says crypto regulatory battles are over, citing bipartisan CLARITY Act support and a shift toward broader financial services.

  2. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal to leave as US crypto lobbying continues

    Paul Grewal will leave Coinbase as chief legal officer on July 31, becoming an adviser; Molly Abraham takes over as general counsel and Ryan VanGrack as vice chair, as the firm pushes the CLARITY Act after its

Sources

bitcoinsistemi.com · cryptobriefing.com