Coinbase

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.


Finance

Coinbase Debuts Savings Product With 4% APY on USDC Deposits

The crypto exchange is touting far higher yields than what traditional savings accounts can offer.

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Policy

Coinbase Receives Crypto Custody License From German Regulator BaFin

The license will allow Coinbase to continue operating in Germany.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode Ahead of Options Expiry

Bitcoin is recovering from a volatile shakeout. Options expiry has large open interest around $40K.

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Videos

Are Institutional Investors Getting Cold Feet?

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares bought in January will be unlocked next month, and the incentive to reinvest is relatively low. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses whether such "unlockings" discourage institutional investments. He also suggests where Chinese miners might be headed following further operations crackdowns. Plus, what Coinbase entering the Japanese market means for the global crypto community and regulatory framework.

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Videos

Crypto’s East-West Divide: How Some Companies Are Bridging the Gap

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is set to launch a new U.S. affiliate in July. Meanwhile, American crypto exchange Coinbase goes east as it registers with Japan’s Financial Watchdog to offer crypto services in the country.

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Markets

Coinbase Enters Japanese Market After Completing Registration With Financial Watchdog

The move paves the way for Coinbase to begin offering five major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ether.

Coinbase Global Debuts Initial Public Offering At Nasdaq MarketSite

Videos

Coinbase Pro Adding Shiba Inu, Chiliz, Keep Network to Platform

“The Hash” panel reacts to Coinbase Pro sending tokens like Shiba Inu, Chiliz, and Keep Network soaring after adding them to the exchange.

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Markets

Shiba Inu, Chiliz, Keep Network Soar After Being Added to Coinbase Pro

Coinbase added SHIB little more than a month after that coin's creation, in marked contrast to its addition of dogecoin.

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Markets

Former Coinbase Legal Exec Lempres Joins Silvergate Capital as Chairman

Lempres takes over from Dennis Frank, who had served as chairman since 1996.

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