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.


Tech

Coinbase’s New Base Blockchain Gobbled Up $68M in Ether, and It’s Not Even Officially Live Yet

Meme coin BALD’s 4,000,000% surge seemed to spark the huge inflows to the nascent crypto bridge.

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Markets

Trader Turns $500 to Million-Dollar Fortune With BALD Meme Coin on Coinbase’s Blockchain

A meme coin frenzy has ensued on Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain even as the network is not officially live yet.

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Policy

SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in All Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT

Armstrong said the SEC recommendation left them no choice but to head to court.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk)

Videos

Eco App CEO on Launching 'Cash-Like' Crypto Wallet 'Beam'

Coinbase and a16z-backed crypto wallet Beam went live Thursday. Andy Bromberg, CEO of the Eco app and contributor to the Eco protocol, discusses the launch and how Beam offers a more "cash-like" experience compared to other digital wallets.

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Markets

Venture Capital Firm a16z Unloads $7M of MKR Tokens as Price Soars

Lending platform Maker’s governance tokens soared to near one-year high prices last week prior to the sales.

a16z's MKR transactions (Arkham intelligence)

Videos

Understanding the U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Race

The crypto industry has seen a flurry of spot bitcoin ETF applications from major TradFi players, including BlackRock. ETF Think Tank research director Cinthia Murphy discusses what to know about the ongoing bitcoin ETF race and the current regulatory implications. Plus, insights into Coinbase reaching an agreement with Cboe’s BZX Exchange to maintain a surveillance-sharing agreement for five of its spot bitcoin ETF applications.

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Finance

Coinbase to Wind Down Lending Program Over Coming Months

The exchange is requiring Coinbase Borrow customers with outstanding loan balances to pay them back by November 20.

Coinbase (COIN) reports fourth quarter earnings on Thursday and is expected to post strong numbers as trading volume picked up in the last few months of the year. (Piggybank/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Could Reach $50K by Year End: ProChain Capital President

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around the $30,000 level and ProChain Capital president David Tawil predicts that the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization could reach $50,000 by the end of the year. Plus, why Tawil thinks renewed interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF is benefiting Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Coinbase. CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned Digital Currency Group (DCG).

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Coinbase Looks Like the 'Only Adult Left in the Room': Analyst

John Todaro, senior research analyst at Needham & Company, discusses why a court ruling that Ripple’s XRP token should not be considered a security if sold via an exchange or through programmatic sales is actually a positive for Coinbase. Todaro also explains why Coinbase "looks like really the only adult left in the room in crypto, so to speak, at the exchange level" and why Coinbase is the "de facto large remaining player." 

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Ripple’s Partial Win Against SEC Is Positive for Coinbase: Needham

Needham & Company senior research analyst John Todaro joins "First Mover" to discuss why Ripple's partial court win against the SEC could be positive for Coinbase (COIN)'s stock. Plus, Todaro shares his outlook on recent spot bitcoin ETF application hype in the U.S. and rising institutional crypto interest.

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