Supreme Court to Hear Coinbase User Dispute Over Arbitration vs. Litigation
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a dispute over Coinbase's effort to move a dispute with users into arbitration instead of litigation.
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The dispute stems from a 2021 Coinbase sweepstakes that users alleged was false advertising.
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At issue is whether a judge or arbitrator decides which of two conflicting user agreements controls the dispute.
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Users agreed to arbitration when opening accounts but another agreement said sweepstakes disputes go to court.
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A federal judge and appeals court refused Coinbase's request to force arbitration per the user agreements.