Supreme Court Enters Crypto Era: ‘Tip of the Tip of the Iceberg’

A clash involving disgruntled Coinbase Global Inc. customers will give the US Supreme Court its first taste of the world of cryptocurrency, foreshadowing future cases that could help define the industry.

The justices on Tuesday hear arguments stemming from Coinbase’s efforts to push two lawsuits into arbitration. The joint case comes as higher-stakes fights work their way toward the court, shaping the rights of customers and companies alike in the fledgling industry.

“It’s just the tip of the tip of the iceberg on crypto-related litigation,” said Gerard Comizio, associate director of the business law program at American University’s Washington ...