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.


Markets

Coinbase Brokered MicroStrategy's $425M Bitcoin Purchase, Exchange Says

The revelation is a notable public relations win for Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

LOW KEY: MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor (left), hired Brian Armstrong's Coinbase to help it buy large quantities of BTC without moving the market.

Markets

Coinbase Reports Delays in Processing Bitcoin Withdrawals Due to Network Congestion

The delays come on a day when the price of bitcoin surpassed its all-time high.

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Finance

Bitcoin Trading Fees on PayPal, Robinhood, Cash App and Coinbase: What to Know

With bitcoin’s price hitting a new all-time high on Monday, retail investors will inevitably want to get in on the original crypto asset.

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NYT Reveals Claims of 'Racist or Discriminatory' Treatment of Employees at Coinbase

The New York Times' critique of Coinbase’s internal diversity policies quotes former employees who complain of “racist or discriminatory” treatment.

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Markets

Coinbase Goes Down Again as Bitcoin Price Action, Volatility Heat Up Again

Coinbase is experiencing another outage of its website and mobile apps.

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Finance

Coinbase Preemptively Rebuts Unpublished New York Times Expose

The letter pushes back at an unpublished article Coinbase says will allege Black employees had "negative experiences" while with the firm.

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Markets

Coinbase Ditches US Customer Tax Form That Set Off False Alarms at IRS

Instead of the troublesome 1099-K form, Coinbase will send the 1099-MISC to users of its interest-bearing products. Regular traders may not receive any forms at all.

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Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance

Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month.

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Coinbase Has Raked in $14B in New Institutional Assets Since April

Coinbase is now measuring new capital coming in for bitcoin in the billions, according to the firm's head of institutional coverage.

Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures (left) with Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, at Consensus 2019.