U.Today - On-chain research firm has highlighted the growth in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) market share in the United States. Specifically, it noted that Coinbase's market share has climbed from 38% to 61% as of July 2023 since becoming public in April 2021.
Noticeable on the chart it posted was the growth recorded between February and August, which Kaiko indicated with an upward-trending arrow.
The growth comes despite the , which was filed in June. The SEC ramped up its regulatory pressure as it sued Coinbase, claiming that some digital currencies are securities.
This happened shortly after a broader complaint was filed against Binance, another cryptocurrency trading platform.
In the most recent update in the lawsuit, Judge Failla has scheduled the briefing on Coinbase's motion for judgment on the pleas.
Tomorrow, Aug. 4, kicks off the Coinbase opening brief. Aug. 11 marks the timeline for amicus briefs supporting . On Oct. 3, the SEC opposition brief is expected. Seven days later, on Oct. 10 precisely, amicus briefs supporting the SEC will be submitted. On Oct. 24, Coinbase's reply brief is expected.
An oral argument on the motion will be scheduled for sometime after Oct. 24. According to the legal expert, , this is a quick schedule for a big case like Coinbase.
Layer 2 base to open on Aug. 9
According to a new announcement, Base, Coinbase's layer-2 blockchain built with Optimism's OP Stack, will open in every regard on Aug. 9. Base is currently open for bridging, the announcement reads.In July, Base went live, enabling developers to test applications on the new network. The announcement comes as Coinbase prepares to publish second-quarter earnings and has launched the "Onchain Summer," a series of events where developers can create art or build applications on Base.