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.


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Coinbase Goes Down as Bitcoin Nears $17K

Coinbase has suffered a number of outages during busy trading periods this year including most recently on Oct. 27.

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Finance

3 Ways Coinbase Could Lose Its Crypto Crown

As Coinbase nears a possible IPO, the powerhouse exchange faces several big challenges, says Fortune senior writer Jeff Roberts.

Coinbase staff in 2014, with founder Brian Armstrong at left.

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is on a Hiring Spree in Japan

Coinbase is hiring in Japan, with various roles up for grabs in Tokyo.

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ZenGo Joins Visa Fast Track Program to Get Non-Custodial Crypto Card Off the Ground

Visa has added crypto wallet provider ZenGo into its Fast Track program. The startup hopes to launch a debit card in the U.S. in early 2021.

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Coinbase to Launch Crypto Debit Card in US for Retail Spending

Coinbase is launching its Visa debit card in the U.S. early next year.

The Coinbase Card is coming to U.S. customers in 2021.

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Coinbase Goes Down as Bitcoin Approaches 2019 Highs

Coinbase has halted trading on its platform as bitcoin rises to 2019 highs.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

Finance

Ex-Coinbase, BitFlyer Lawyer Joins Anderson Kill

Hailey Lennon joins a team of 10 other lawyers who practice in the space, including Stephen Palley, Preston Byrne, and Bob Cornish.

Robert Kim, senior legal analyst at Bloomberg Law; Amy Kim, chief policy officer at Chamber of Digital Commerce; John Smith, partner at Morrison Foerster; and Hailey Lennon, partner at Anderson Kill.

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Coinbase Received Over 1,800 Law Enforcement Information Requests in the First Half of 2020

Coinbase received more than 1,800 request for information from law enforcement in the first half of 2020, largely in the form of subpoenas, the company announced Friday.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Finance

Coinbase's Global Marketing Head Latest to Join Mass Exit

Global Marketing Head John Russ is the latest in a string of departures from the crypto exchange over recent weeks.

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Finance

Coinbase to Sponsor 2 Bitcoin Core Developers With New Grant Program

Coinbase is sponsoring at least two Bitcoin Core developers with a new grant program, the San Francisco-based exchange announced Thursday.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong