According to Cointelegraph, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently dismissed Roger Metz’s motion to block an IRS subpoena. Metz filed a lawsuit in May 2025, arguing that the IRS subpoena demanding Coinbase turn over his financial records related to its 2022 tax audit violated his privacy rights and procedural rules, and claimed he had already identified and corrected the error by filing amended taxes before the subpoena was issued. The court dismissed the case on the grounds of “insufficient service,” citing Metz’s failure to notify the U.S. Attorney General within 90 days, but allowed him to refile his motion in the future.
California Court Dismisses Coinbase User’s Request to Block IRS Subpoena
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A U.S. federal court in California dismissed a Coinbase user’s attempt to block an IRS subpoena, citing procedural delays. Roger Metz filed suit in May 2025, alleging that the IRS violated his privacy by requesting financial records for a 2022 audit. The court ruled that he failed to notify the U.S. Attorney General within 90 days, dismissing the case but permitting it to be refiled. The decision supports CFTC efforts to enforce financial transparency. Meanwhile, MiCA continues to shape regulatory frameworks in the EU.
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