The question of who gets to regulate crypto has taken a significant turn as a judge has ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the lawsuit against Coinbase. The ruling stated that the SEC's claims against Coinbase for operating as an exchange, broker, and engaging in the unregistered offer and sale of securities are valid under federal securities laws. Despite arguments about the inadequacy of existing laws, the judge emphasized that the challenged transactions fall within the framework that courts have used to identify securities for nearly eighty years. Although most of Coinbase's dismissal requests were denied, the SEC's claims against its Wallet were dismissed. In response to the ruling, Coinbase's chief legal officer expressed the importance of clarity in the ongoing legal process. This ruling has significant implications for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and the legal status of crypto exchanges.