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

Andreessen Horowitz Gets FTC OK for Unspecified Coinbase Transaction

It is unclear at press time whether the approval is for a16z’s previously disclosed purchase of shares in Coinbase or for a new purchase.

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Coinbase Hires Executives From Venmo, Adobe and Google

Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform Coinbase has hired three executives to serve as VPs for Product, Engineering and Design & Research.

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Coinbase Pro Lists Uniswap's New Token Just Hours After Launch

Uniswap's new UNI tokens can be deposited on Coinbase Pro immediately, with trading to follow when there's sufficient liquidity.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Effect Hits DeFi as yEarn's YFI Token Surges 10% on Pro Listing News

The already highly priced YFI governance token for yEarn.Finance has jumped an additional $6,000 on the news it'll be listed on Coinbase Pro.

YFI token shot up when Coinbase announced its listing plans. (CoinGecko)

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Venezuela Blocks Access to Coinbase and Remittance Service MercaDolar

Venezuela has blocked access to Coinbase and MercaDolar, cryptocurrency and fiat remittance platforms respectively, alongside two VPN providers.

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Policy

Digital Rights Advocacy Group Calls On Coinbase for Greater Transparency

The EFF wants Coinbase to be more transparent in how it handles authorities' requests for users' private financial data.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Building Platform to Help Crypto Startups Launch Tokens, Raise Cash

The platform will "hand hold" hopeful crowdfunders through the token issuance, custody, development and governance process, according to CEO Brian Armstrong.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms

Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.

Acting Comptroller of Currency Brian Brooks

Tech

Coinbase Adds Marc Andreessen as Board Observer, Replacing Chris Dixon

The high-profile additions come as Coinbase reportedly eyes a public offering.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Tech

'Gasless' Technical Update Brings USDC One Step Closer to Venmo

Users do not have to pre-fund their USDC-bearing wallet with ether before every transaction, according to Centre.

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle