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Coinbase

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Coinbase, founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, is a widely recognized cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies. It's known for its strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and security, making it a popular choice among both novice and experienced crypto investors. Coinbase supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, and provides additional services like a digital wallet and educational resources for users.

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Coinbase
Coinbase's Former Head of Communications Joins Worldcoin
Elliott Suthers has joined biometric data and crypto firm Worldcoin.
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By Ian Allison
Jun 10, 2024 at 3:37 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2024
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Finance
Coinbase
Coinbase Wallet Adds Crypto Trading Alerts From Notifi
"If you're not constantly monitoring what's happening on-chain it's impossible to keep up," said Notifi CEO Paul Kim.
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By Danny Nelson
Jun 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2024
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CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase has amplified its political involvement with another $25 million. (screenshot from Coinbase video)
Policy
Regulations
Flood of Cash from Coinbase Gives Crypto One of the Biggest Campaign War Chests
Coinbase followed Ripple and a16z in each giving a new $25 million to their political action committee, Fairshake, as the general election approaches that may shift crypto's d...
CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase has amplified its political involvement with another $25 million. (screenshot from Coinbase video)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jun 3, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2024
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CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase filed its latest argument against Chair Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission as the company seeks to appeal a core crypto legal point. (CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Coinbase Slugs It Out With U.S. SEC in Effort to Get Key Crypto Question Answered
The exchange filed another response in court in its ongoing request to appeal a single legal point at the heart of the industry's dispute with the Securities and Exchange Comm...
CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase filed its latest argument against Chair Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission as the company seeks to appeal a core crypto legal point. (CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 24, 2024 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against crypto exchange Coinbase in an arbitration case. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
U.S. Supreme Court Loss for Coinbase Leaves Company with Mixed Record
The court went against the U.S. crypto exchange on its latest, highly technical arbitration dispute, but it wasn't addressing anything significant about the digital assets spa...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against crypto exchange Coinbase in an arbitration case. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 23, 2024 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2024
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SEC's Gensler Pushes Back Against House Bill; Crypto Exchanges Form Coalition to Tackle Scams
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SEC's Gensler Pushes Back Against House Bill; Crypto Exchanges Form Coalition to Tackle Scams
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as SEC Chair Gary Gensler pushes back against the FIT21 bill hour...
SEC's Gensler Pushes Back Against House Bill; Crypto Exchanges Form Coalition to Tackle Scams
By CoinDesk Staff
May 22, 2024 at 6:37 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
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Policy
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Coinbase, Kraken, Others Form Coalition to Tackle 'Pig Butchering' Scams
The group also includes prominent crypto companies Ripple and Gemini, as well as Meta and Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder and Hinge
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By Jamie Crawley
May 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
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Technology
Ethereum
Farcaster, Blockchain-Based Social Media Startup, Raises $150M, Led by Paradigm
Dan Romero's Farcaster made waves earlier this year with the introduction of "Frames," a feature allowing apps to run within posts, so users don't have to click off to another...
Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero
By Bradley Keoun
May 21, 2024 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2024
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Staking Has Been a Major Liquidity Sink for ETH: Coinbase Institutional
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Coinbase
Staking Has Been a Major Liquidity Sink for ETH: Coinbase Institutional
A new research report from Coinbase Institutional reveals that staking has been a major liquidity sink for ether (ETH). Analysts note that the 3 month circulating supply of ET...
Staking Has Been a Major Liquidity Sink for ETH: Coinbase Institutional
By CoinDesk Staff
May 17, 2024 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2024
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Finance
Crypto exchange
Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral From Underperform at Bank of America on Positive Crypto Market Dynamics
The current macro backdrop has been positive for crypto market cap growth and trading volumes, the report said.
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By Will Canny
May 17, 2024 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2024
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