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

Barclays Is No Longer Banking Coinbase

Barclays is no longer banking Coinbase, resulting in delayed fiat withdrawals and deposits for the crypto exchange's U.K. users.

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Coinbase Backs $4.3 Million Raise for New Crypto Derivatives Exchange

Blade, a crypto derivatives exchange that hasn't yet launched, has already won backing from major investors including Coinbase.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash

The U.K. arm of Coinbase appears to be dropping support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash.

Zooko Wilcox, CEO of the Electric Coin Company (Credit: CoinDesk archives)

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Coinbase Sets Out How It Foiled a 'Sophisticated' Hacking Attack

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has detailed how it was targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack."

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

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Coinbase Must Face Negligence Suit Over Bitcoin Cash Listing, Judge Rules

Coinbase will have to face a negligence lawsuit from customers who bought bitcoin cash during the 2017 bull run, a judge ruled.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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Ex-Coinbase CTO Is Behind Mysterious Nakamoto.com, Sources Say

"Nakamoto is bitcoin country. HODL or GTFO." Sources tell CoinDesk this is the new project from former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan.

Balaji Srinivasan image via CoinDesk archives

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Binance's CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook's Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shares his thoughts on Facebook’s Libra and says Brexit is bullish for crypto in a wide-ranging interview.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Finance

British Authorities Seek Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders

The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said.

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ATOM, DASH and More: Coinbase Considers Adding 8 New Cryptos

Coinbase is looking at adding eight more tokens to its current lineup.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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Grayscale's $2.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Will Now Be Held by Coinbase Custody

Coinbase Custody has inked a three-year agreement to hold Grayscale Investment's digital assets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong