Coinbase’s Choi Calls for ‘Common Sense’ in Crypto Regulation

Coinbase Global Inc., operator of a digital-currency exchange that has faced scrutiny from U.S. regulators, called for rulemakers to provide an “even playing field” for all financial firms.

The firm is seeking transparency, clarity and fairness from regulators, President Emilie Choi said Wednesday in a remote appearance at Messari’s Mainnet conference in New York.

Emilie Choi

Source: Coinbase

“We just want to make sure that there is an even playing field” for crypto firms and other financial-services providers, Choi said. “We do want to get to this place where there’s just common-sense rules and regulations.”

Coinbase announced last week that it was ...