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What is the role of SIPC in Coinbase?

McGee MillsApr 30, 2022 · 3 years ago1 answers

Can you explain the role of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) in relation to Coinbase? How does it protect investors and what are its limitations?

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  • Apr 30, 2022 · 3 years ago
    As an expert in the field, I can confirm that SIPC does indeed play a role in protecting investors on Coinbase. SIPC is a non-profit corporation established by Congress to protect customers of failed brokerage firms. In the case of Coinbase, SIPC provides limited protection for cash balances held by customers, up to $250,000 per customer. This means that if Coinbase were to go bankrupt, SIPC would step in to cover the loss of cash balances. However, it's important to note that SIPC does not protect against the loss of investments in cryptocurrencies themselves. So, while SIPC provides some level of protection, investors should still be aware of the risks associated with investing in digital assets.