Coinbase Reincorporates in Texas Following Tesla’s Delaware Exit

Key Points on Coinbase's Reincorporation to Texas

  • Coinbase Global Inc has filed to move its incorporation from Delaware to Texas, supported by 78.4% of voting power.
  • The relocation aims to benefit from Texas's pro-crypto regulatory environment and escape Delaware's litigious climate.
  • This decision follows a similar move by Tesla earlier this year.
  • The reincorporation will be a tax-free reorganization with no changes to business operations, Nasdaq listing, or capital structure.
  • Texas recently amended its Business Organizations Code, improving corporate governance rules.
  • The amendments include thresholds for derivative suits and books/records inspections, enhancing director liability protections.
  • The move is aligned with Texas's regulatory approach to digital assets, supporting Bitcoin adoption and economic freedom.
  • Future disputes will be handled in Texas Business Court or federal court in Dallas instead of Delaware's Court of Chancery.

For more details, see the SEC filing: SEC PRE 14C filing.