What Coinbase’s Media Play Means for Crypto
Coinbase's apparent move into media is part of a trend of crypto companies developing their own content. Is this a good thing for the industry?
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May 20, 2021 at 12:49 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2021
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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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Bitcoin Proxy Stocks Tumble as BTC Tanks
Crash in the leading cryptocurrency hitting related companies.
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May 19, 2021 at 2:54 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2021
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Top Crypto Exchanges See Technical Issues Amid Market Crash
Coinbase, Gemini and Kraken are all reporting technical issues at press time.
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May 19, 2021 at 1:55 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2021
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Coinbase CEO Armstrong Lobbies US Lawmakers as Crypto Scrutiny Ramps Up
Armstrong said he visited Capitol Hill to network and help answer questions about crypto.
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May 18, 2021 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2021
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Coinbase Launching a Media Arm, Axios Reports
“The Hash” team digs into the evolving world of crypto media in light of a recent scoop from Axios that shows Coinbase is planning to launch its own media arm.
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May 18, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2021
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Coinbase Falls Below $250 Reference Price for First Time Amid Crypto Correction
The drop seems to confirm what some equity analysts had pondered at the time of Coinbase’s listing – that COIN might act as a proxy bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
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May 17, 2021 at 4:16 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2021
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Elon Musk Says He’s Working With Dogecoin Devs to Improve Network
The price of dogecoin surged after Elon Musk tweeted he was working with the joke coin’s developers to improve the network’s transaction efficiency. This tweet follows on the...
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May 14, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
Coinbase Rated 'Overweight' in Initial Coverage by Piper Sandler: Report
Analyst Rich Repetto points to the exchange's expanding market share in a fast-growing industry.
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May 14, 2021 at 4:34 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
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Binance CEO Downplays Reports of Money-Laundering Investigation
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange is reportedly under investigation by the DOJ and IRS, but founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao says the headlines sound more dramatic than the st...
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May 14, 2021 at 2:29 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
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Coinbase to Speed Up Process for Approving New Coins, Add DOGE: CEO
CEO Brian Armstrong said on the company's Q1 earnings call that Coinbase wants to be "first to list" new coins.
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May 13, 2021 at 10:24 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2021