Coinbase resumes crypto staking in New Jersey after order reversal

Coinbase has resumed its crypto staking services in New Jersey following the reversal of a cease-and-desist order initially imposed in June 2023. The state’s Bureau of Securities lifted the ban, which had prevented Coinbase from accepting new staking funds from residents for over three years. This development comes after the Bureau rescinded the order and a $5 million penalty without prejudice, indicating no formal ruling on the merits of the case. Market participants appear to interpret this regulatory easing as potentially beneficial for Ethereum ’s adoption, possibly influencing its price trajectory.