Topic 2: The Case of Coinbase: SEC Charges Over Unregistered Securities Offerings and Misleading Investors
Tentative Thesis Statement:
The SEC’s charges against Coinbase for unregistered securities offerings and misleading investors raise important questions about regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry. This case study will explore how Coinbase’s actions violated securities laws, the ethical considerations in its financial reporting, and the implications for future regulatory reforms in the crypto sector.
Related Resources:
1. “SEC Charges Coinbase for Operating Unregistered Securities Exchange.”
SEC Press Release, July 20, 2024.
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2. “Coinbase Faces SEC Crackdown: The Future of Crypto Regulation.”
The Wall Street Journal, August 1, 2024.
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Case Study Proposal (3.5-5 pages, single-spaced): Below are the main components of a case study outline:
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Title
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Introduction
· Identify key problems and issues in the case study.
· Formulate and include a thesis statement that summarizes the outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.
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Context and Background
· Set the scene: provide well-researched background information, relevant facts, and important information. (regulations, financial statements, compliance requirements, stakeholders, etc.)
· Divide into sections with headings and subheadings.
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Learning Outcomes
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Provide 3-4 learning outcomes expressed using Bloom’s Taxonomy terms. (Identify, Analyze, Evaluate, Recommend, etc).
· See Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Outcomes:
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Links to an external site.
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Discussion Questions
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Provide 4 discussion questions for students to answer based on the case.
· Discussion questions must include connections to ethics/compliance, regulations, principles, or policy.
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References:
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Create a preliminary bibliography (use APA 7th) using library and internet sources.
· This is your initial search for the case.
It should contain at least ten sources. (journal articles, trade journals, periodicals, newspapers, court cases, etc.) At least three journal articles must be included and the journal titles must be one from Cabells:
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Links to an external site.
Style Guidelines (Midterm Case Proposal + Final Case Project)
· Use the following style guidelines to complete the midterm case proposal and final case project:
Times New Roman font, size 12 point, 1-inch margins and single-spaced.
· Synthesize all the sources throughout your paper. Paraphrasing is most often used to blend the ideas of another writer’s text with the prose style of our own work.
Do not use bullet points for the case proposal and final case project, and make sure to write in complete sentences. Turnitin and AI Generative Tools on the syllabus will be applied.
· The Midterm Case Proposal must be a minimum of
3.5 pages with single spacing. The Final Case Project must be a minimum of
7.5 pages with single spacing Paragraphs are usually about 150-200 words long.
· The Midterm Case Proposal and the Final Case Project
must be provided in Microsoft Word. Do not submit your paper in Google Docs, PDF, or PAGES.
· Write in the third person, in the past tense, and establish an objectivity of core dilemmas in the case.
