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Coinbase opens staking for NY residents on Oct 8, expanding services to one of the nation’s strictest jurisdictions and signaling clearer regulatory footing
Coinbase announced on 8 October that residents of New York can now stake ETH, SOL and other supported assets directly on its platform, marking the first expansion of its staking service into the state’s tightly regulated market [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Service launch | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Jurisdiction | New York (adds to 45 other states) |
| Supported assets | ETH, SOL, others |
| Regulatory note | Staking not classified as securities by Coinbase [1] |
The rollout follows a broader trend of easing regulatory barriers for digital‑asset services under Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration. Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Greuel highlighted that the move reflects “growing policy certainty” and positions staking as a legitimate financial activity rather than a security [1]. The company also cited recent SEC guidance and state‑level dismissals of securities claims as supporting evidence that staking should not be treated as a securities offering [1].
By extending staking to New York, Coinbase now offers the service in 46 U.S. states, widening access for millions of potential users. Grewel emphasized that staking lets participants earn passive rewards while helping secure blockchain networks, drawing a parallel to earning interest on traditional deposits [1]. The announcement was amplified on X, where Coinbase noted the new availability and urged other states still “stuck in the past” to catch up [1].
Coinbase’s New York launch underscores a shifting regulatory climate that could broaden mainstream crypto participation, while also testing how quickly other jurisdictions adapt to similar staking frameworks.
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