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CCS shortfall liability limited to pro rata holder share

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Medium Sep 3, 2026

The updated terms expand Coinbase's authority to liquidate your assets without notice. Previously, Coinbase could liquidate your property only if you failed to pay for securities you purchased or failed to deliver securities you sold through CCM. The revised language adds a new trigger: if a transfer of securities into your CCM account fails or is reversed, Coinbase can now liquidate your property to cover any losses CCM suffers as a result. This means your assets may be liquidated for reasons beyond your direct control, such as a failed inbound transfer initiated by a third party or a reversal by the sending institution.

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High Jul 23, 2026

The updated terms authorize Coinbase to automatically transfer your digital assets to a newer protocol version when an 'Asset Transformation' occurs, and you are now instructing Coinbase to conduct these 'Coinbase Supported Migrations' at Coinbase's sole discretion. The terms also establish that Coinbase shall not be liable for any loss resulting from your inability to transfer assets during a migration or from an Asset Transformation itself. This means Coinbase can execute asset transfers without advance notice and without bearing responsibility for any resulting losses, even if the transfer fails or the new asset version performs differently than the original.

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Medium Mar 10, 2026

The updated terms introduce a new Direct Deposit feature that allows eligible users to receive paychecks and government benefits directly into their Coinbase Account and optionally convert those funds into digital assets through recurring automatic purchases. The terms state that Coinbase will not charge setup or maintenance fees and will waive trading fees on Direct Deposit conversions, though spreads may apply. However, the terms also establish that digital assets are not FDIC-insured, can appreciate or depreciate relative to USD, and that Coinbase reserves the right to set, modify, or reject transfer limits at its sole discretion. You can enroll by providing your employer or government payer with the virtual account and routing numbers Coinbase provides, and you can change your asset allocation at any time through the Coinbase app.

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Nothing in these terms will limit our (or the Service Provider's) liability for our (or their) own (i) negligence that leads to death or personal injury or (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In the event of a shortfall in the amount of the Reserve Asset held by Coinbase, Coinbase's liability vis-a-vis any holder of such CCS will be limited to such holder's pro rata share of the shortfall amount.

Excerpt from Coinbase's User Agreement

Provision details

Document information
Document
Coinbase User Agreement
Entity
Coinbase
Date stated by the document
July 22, 2026
As printed in Coinbase’s text (version CA-V-007245), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 6, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-007245, captured Oct. 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-021008
Document ID
CA-D-000047
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-007245)
e8bc92e82c844e8a4aa6bf22245fca7834939d1918ad96c0d69bf91df5fb5f62
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 02:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-007245, captured Oct. 1, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Coinbase
Document: Coinbase User Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-021008
Version: CA-V-007245
Captured: 2026-10-01 00:11:59 UTC
SHA-256: e8bc92e82c844e8a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coinbase/coinbase-user-agreement/provision/CA-P-021008/ccs-shortfall-liability-limited-to-pro-rata-holder-share/
Accessed: Oct. 23, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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What does Coinbase's CCS shortfall liability limited to pro rata holder share clause do?

The clause states: “In the event of a shortfall in the amount of the Reserve Asset held by Coinbase, Coinbase's liability vis-a-vis any holder of such CCS will be limited to such holder's pro rata share of the shortfall amount.”

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