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

Market Wrap: Stocks Rally on Possible Stimulus but Bitcoin Is Flat at $9.5K

Equities are winning while bitcoin traders experience a dip in crypto volumes.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Crypto Long & Short: Cryptocurrency Markets May Be Decentralized but They’re Still Accountable

One overlooked aspect of crypto markets is that transparency and choice holds participants accountable in ways traditional markets have not experienced.

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Markets

Cryptos on Coinbase's New Exploratory List See Prices Jump 17% on Average

Most of the cryptocurrencies on Coinbase's new exploratory list saw their prices jump between 8% and 25% within a few hours.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Policy

Coinbase's Ex-Lead Lawyer Sold $4.6M in Stock to Head US Banking Watchdog

Brian Brooks left Coinbase to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last month.

First Deputy Comptroller Brian Brooks speaks at CoinDesk's Consensus: Distributed. (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Crypto Payroll Startup Bitwage Lets Earners Sidestep Volatility With Stablecoin Payments

Offering the option to receive wages in the USDC stablecoin removes the volatility risk for earners.

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Markets

Coinbase Outlines Tech Plan to Help Avert Future Outages

After another traffic spike caused a temporary shutdown of its exchange service and angered users, Coinbase said it's working on improvements.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Offers US Feds New Crypto Surveillance Tools

Coinbase Analytics vaults the massive crypto exchange into a crowded field of blockchain tracing companies all vying for millions of federal dollars.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Finance

Behind 'Prime Broker' Buzzword Lies a Complex Strategy Game for Crypto Firms

Coinbase, BitGo and Genesis all announced plans to become prime brokers this month. Here's what the trend reveals about the state of the industry.

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Markets

Coinbase Extends Tezos Staking Rewards to 4 European Countries

Coinbase is rolling out its Tezos staking service to the U.K., Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong