Coinbase added a new section of Connecticut-specific disclosures to their User Agreement on March 20, 2026, detailing risks associated with virtual currency. The added language includes warnings that virtual currency is not government-backed or insured, transactions are irreversible, prices are volatile and may result in total loss, and describes common fraud schemes. The update also adds a formal complaint submission process through the Coinbase help portal.
Consumers: Users are told that their virtual currency accounts have no federal insurance protection, unlike bank accounts.
Consumers: Users are warned that once a virtual currency transaction is recorded, it cannot be undone, and are told about common fraud tactics.
Consumers: Users are informed that virtual currency value depends on market demand and can go to zero permanently.
Consumers: Users can now submit formal complaints to Coinbase through a dedicated online process if their issues are not resolved through normal support channels.
The updated terms add explicit disclosures specific to Connecticut users regarding virtual currency risks, including statements that virtual currency is not government-insured, transactions are irreversible, prices are highly volatile and may result in permanent loss, and bonds held by Coinbase may not cover all customer losses. The agreement also describes common fraud schemes targeting cryptocurrency users. Additionally, the terms now include a formal complaint submission process accessible through the Coinbase help portal for users with unresolved complaints about money transmission activity.
→ Review the new Connecticut-specific risk disclosures if you reside in Connecticut and hold a Coinbase account.
→ Familiarize yourself with the formal complaint process available through https://help.coinbase.com/en/contact-us/submit-a-complaint if you have unresolved issues with your account.
Agreement now includes specific warnings that virtual currency lacks government insurance, transactions are irreversible, and prices may result in permanent total loss.
Agreement describes common fraud schemes targeting cryptocurrency users, including impersonation and threats.
Connecticut users can now submit unresolved complaints about money transmission activity through a dedicated online portal.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
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