Coinbase Asks Supreme Court to Limit IRS Access to Crypto User Data

Coinbase's Legal Challenge: Coinbase is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to limit the IRS's use of the third-party doctrine, which allows the agency to collect user data without warrants, arguing it infringes on digital privacy rights in the context of blockchain technology.

Potential Impact on Digital Privacy: The case, Harper v. O’Donnell, could redefine standards for digital privacy and affect how government agencies collect data from digital platforms, with implications for financial privacy nationwide.