The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York court to reject Coinbase's request for documents related to crypto assets.

- The SEC called the request too broad, covering all documents related to crypto assets.

- Coinbase is seeking personal communications from SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, which the SEC says is improper.

- Judge Katherine Polk Faila expressed surprise at the request and asked Coinbase to clarify its demands.

- The SEC charged Coinbase with illegal securities practices last year.