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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Congress Seeks Answers From IRS About Its Bitcoin Tax Investigation

Congressional leaders want answers about the Internal Revenue Service's ongoing effort to obtain user records from Coinbase.

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Coinbase Users Ask Court to Stop IRS Bitcoin Tax Hunt

Two unnamed Coinbase customers are seeking to stop the IRS from obtaining records on the digital currency exchange's user base, court records show.

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Norway's Internet-Only Skandiabanken Launches Coinbase Integration

An internet-only bank based in Norway has integrated with digital currency exchange startup Coinbase.

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Coinbase Users Can Now Buy and Sell Litecoin

Coinbase announced today that it will offer buying and selling services for the alternative digital currency litecoin.

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Coinbase is Planning to Launch an Ethereum Messaging App

Bitcoin exchange and wallet startup Coinbase has revealed a new ethereum messaging product currently in testing.

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War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?

CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.

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Coinbase Receives Approval To Trade Ether and Litecoin in New York

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just received approval to offer trading of litecoin and ether in New York state.

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Coinbase Targets Institutional Traders With Margin Feature Launch

Coinbase's GDAX digital asset exchange has added a new margin trading feature.

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New IRS Filing Tries to Force Coinbase Into Handing Over its Data

The IRS has asked a federal court to compel digital currency exchange Coinbase to provide it with user records in response to a subpoena.

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Coinbase to Charge Fees for On-Blockchain Transactions

Digital currency exchange startup Coinbase is planning to shift the cost of transaction fees to its users starting later this month.

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