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The original order alleged that Coinbase's staking products involved securities that needed to be registered or qualify for an exemption under state law.
Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 00:01 EST · 1 min read
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Coinbase has restored crypto staking services for customers in New Jersey after state regulators rescinded a 2023 cease-and-desist order that had blocked the exchange from offering the products. Eligible users can now stake supported cryptocurrencies and earn up to 12% APY, according to Coinbase.
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities formally withdrew its order on Oct. 30, ending a restriction that had kept local customers from accessing Coinbase staking for more than three years. The original June 2023 order directed Coinbase to stop offering staking-related securities in the state unless they were registered or exempt from registration, and included a $5 million civil penalty.
Coinbase General Counsel Molly Abraham said the state had dropped its staking lawsuit and lifted the order, allowing customers to resume earning rewards. Abraham said Coinbase would continue pursuing staking access in Wisconsin, Maryland, California and Washington.
Another one. New Jersey has formally dropped its staking lawsuit against Coinbase and lifted its cease-and-desist order, paving the way for our NJ users to resume staking after missing millions of dollars in rewards over the past 3+ years. Defending our users’ access to secure,… — Molly Abraham (@mollyisonchain) November 2, 2026
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