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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YouTube, Tron and the Dream of Decentralization

After YouTube (temporarily) removes crypto content and DLive moves to Tron, many are asking: Are decentralized social media alternatives possible?

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Coinbase CEO Armstrong Wins Patent for Tech Allowing Users to Email Bitcoin

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been granted a U.S. patent for an invention that makes sending bitcoin as easy as email, literally.

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Correction: Coinbase and Tagomi Deny Acquisition

A prior report that Tagomi had been acquired by Coinbase was incorrect, according to spokespeople at both companies.

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Coinbase Patents Automated KYC Enforcement Tool

Coinbase has patented a system which would automatically identify accounts violating AML rules.

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Ripple-Backed Rental Firm Omni Shutting Down With Coinbase Snapping Up Dev Team: Report

Digital rentals marketplace Omni is shutting up shop, with Coinbase agreeing a deal to take on its engineers.

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DAI Is Moving Beyond Ether, But DeFi Isn't Decentralized Just Yet

MakerDAO may be diversifying the assets it works with, but it has a long way to go to decentralize the power to make key decisions.

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Coinbase Expands Reach of Visa Card in Europe, Adds 5 New Cryptos

The exchange has added new crypto options to its Visa debit card, including XRP, XLM and REP, and also expanded availability to 10 more nations.

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

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Data Provider Messari Closes $4 Million Funding Round

Messari's funding round was led by Uncork Capital and joined by Coinbase Ventures and Balaji Srinivasan, among others.

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Coinbase Will Now Reward Users for Holding This Cryptocurrency

Coinbase is for the first time allowing general users to earn rewards by simply holding cryptocurrency, starting with the Tezos (XTZ) token.

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Coinbase Legal Chief Says Private Sector Should Build US Digital Dollar

Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks thinks the private sector is best positioned to build America's digital dollar.

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