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NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases

NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases

Sports teams continue to adopt and implement blockchain into their business models, helping fans and security.

Coinbase CEO Calls Out US SEC For Using Intimidation Tactics

Coinbase CEO Calls Out US SEC For Using Intimidation Tactics

Coinbase CEO has faulted the SEC for resorting to intimidation rather than provide needed regulatory clarity.

Despite Clear Divide Amongst Lawmakers, Crypto CEOs Request Clear Regulations

Despite Clear Divide Amongst Lawmakers, Crypto CEOs Request Clear Regulations

Top executives representing the biggest companies in the American digital currency ecosystem appeared before Congress to testify on the state of the crypto industry.

Coinbase CEO Warns Exiting President Trump May Drop Crypto Wallet Regulation Bomb

Coinbase CEO Warns Exiting President Trump May Drop Crypto Wallet Regulation Bomb

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared rumors that the Trump Administration may rush crypto wallet regulations on traders with privacy-invading data-collection requirements.

US Crypto Lender Celsius to Stop Paying Interests to Unaccredited Investors

US Crypto Lender Celsius to Stop Paying Interests to Unaccredited Investors

In line with regulatory demands, American crypto lender, Celsius has shared details of a restructuring to its Earn product which will now be limited to only Accredited investors.

US Tax Office Warns Coinbase Users To Declare Crypto Holdings Before IRS Clampdown

US Tax Office Warns Coinbase Users To Declare Crypto Holdings Before IRS Clampdown

The IRS may soon start clamping down on crypto users particularly those affiliated with Coinbase exchange who do not properly report their crypto holdings.

Coinbase Will Likely Delist XRP Token as SEC Files Lawsuit Against Ripple

Coinbase Will Likely Delist XRP Token as SEC Files Lawsuit Against Ripple

Coinbase has filed for an IPO and awaits the US SEC's review, the SEC is suing Ripple alleging XRP is security - Will Coinbase delist XRP before the battle even begins?

Crypto, Tax, and the IRS: The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Ugly

Crypto, Tax, and the IRS: The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Ugly

The IRS wants a piece of your crypto, and the agency is sending letters to thousands of taxpayers who may have failed to declare profits from crypto deals. Question is, is the IRS entitled to what it's asking for?

Coinbase Ordered by BaFin to Ensure Proper Business Reorganization

Coinbase Ordered by BaFin to Ensure Proper Business Reorganization

German market regulator has instructed Coinbase to ensure its proper business reorganization

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

With all forms of Amendment on the Infrastructure Bill under threat, Sen Lummis has explained why the crypto industry will win should an amendment be voted on.

Coinbase Becomes First Custodian to Pass Two Major Security Evaluations

Coinbase Becomes First Custodian to Pass Two Major Security Evaluations

Coinbase Custody has become the first cryptocurrency custodian to obtain bot SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 evaluations.

9 Cryptos Named as Securities by SEC amid Coinbase Insider Trading Charges

9 Cryptos Named as Securities by SEC amid Coinbase Insider Trading Charges

The US SEC listed nine cryptocurrencies as securities in response to the first-ever insider trading case involving crypto tokens against a former Coinbase employee.

Coinbase’s Upcoming IPO May Lead to Better Crypto Regulation in the United States

Coinbase’s Upcoming IPO May Lead to Better Crypto Regulation in the United States

Coinbase’s upcoming listing may be what it takes to trigger better cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.

FinCEN's Proposed Crypto Rule Does Not “Follow Proper Procedure”- Coinbase CEO

FinCEN's Proposed Crypto Rule Does Not “Follow Proper Procedure”- Coinbase CEO

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the FinCEN's proposed regulatory procedure for cryptocurrencies, calling it ill-advised.

What Coinbase CEO’s Crypto Regulation Rumors Mean for Bitcoin if Pushed by US Treasury?

What Coinbase CEO’s Crypto Regulation Rumors Mean for Bitcoin if Pushed by US Treasury?

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, warned that the Trump Administration may be targeting Bitcoin on its way out of office through regulation, but what impact could it have?

Is Ripple XRP Gaining Ground on Bitcoin in 2020?

Is Ripple XRP Gaining Ground on Bitcoin in 2020?

Ripple’s XRP has been trending lately, and its one-year price gains this year have topped that of Bitcoin.

15,000 Bitcoins Transferred to Exchange Wallets Caught in Action: What Does This Mean for the Market?

15,000 Bitcoins Transferred to Exchange Wallets Caught in Action: What Does This Mean for the Market?

According to the tweet shared by Whale Alert, in the last 24 hours, there have been transactions of 15,000 Bitcoins worth $99,702,423 from unknown wallets to different exchange wallets like Binance, OKEx, Coinbase, and Phoenix.

Coinbase has "Hidden Value" in Venture Investments, Says Oppenheimer Analyst

Coinbase has "Hidden Value" in Venture Investments, Says Oppenheimer Analyst

Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau believes the company’s shares are grossly undervalued and gave COIN a $377 price target.

Top Crypto Firms That Laid Off Staff Recently

Top Crypto Firms That Laid Off Staff Recently

The crypto industry has witnessed a massive downturn, losing about $2 trillion in value since hitting a peak in November.

NBA Partners with Sorare for NFT-Based Basketball Fantasy Game

NBA Partners with Sorare for NFT-Based Basketball Fantasy Game

To enhance the fan experience and render more interaction, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has partnered with the web3 fantasy game platform Sorare.

Coinbase Becomes the First Crypto Firm to Be Awarded Visa Principal Membership

Coinbase Becomes the First Crypto Firm to Be Awarded Visa Principal Membership

Coinbase has just announced to have been approved as Visa principal member. The partnership will make it easier for consumers to spend their cryptocurrencies around the world leveraging Visa's global network.

Coinbase to Host Crypto Community Event in India to Support Entrepreneurs

Coinbase to Host Crypto Community Event in India to Support Entrepreneurs

As contained in a Blog post shared by Coinbase Global Inc, it will be hosting a crypto community event in Bangalore to discuss the future of crypto and web3 in the country.

WeWork Will Begin Accepting Crypto Payments amid Partnership with Coinbase

WeWork Will Begin Accepting Crypto Payments amid Partnership with Coinbase

WeWork figures among the companies that have welcomed cryptocurrency payments with open arms. Partnering up with Coinbase and BitPay, WeWork will begin offering cryptocurrency payments as an option.

Coinbase Acquires Crypto Wallet Firm BRD

Coinbase Acquires Crypto Wallet Firm BRD

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase announced the acquisition of crypto wallet startup BRD, aiming to create more secure and reliable access to the encrypted decentralized world for users.

Coinbase CEO: Americans are Investing Their COVID Stimulus Checks in Bitcoin

Coinbase CEO: Americans are Investing Their COVID Stimulus Checks in Bitcoin

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of US-based crypto exchange Coinbase, has revealed data showing how $1,200 deposits similar to the stimulus checks being offered to Americans by the government has skyrocketed this week. Coinbase is the leading crypto exchange in the American soil.

Bored Ape Yacht Club Enters the Movie Scene, Pairing with Coinbase

Bored Ape Yacht Club Enters the Movie Scene, Pairing with Coinbase

Seen as the face of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has entered the silver screen based on a series of animated short films called “The Degen Trilogy.”

Blockchain and Beer: World’s Largest Brewer is Assisting Unbanked African Farmers Using Blockchain

Blockchain and Beer: World’s Largest Brewer is Assisting Unbanked African Farmers Using Blockchain

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the largest beer company in the world, has created a blockchain-based system in collaboration with BanQu, a blockchain-as-a-service software company, to assist small-scale African farmers to show that they are suppliers of the drinks behemoth.

Coinbase Lands in Japan, Pairing with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Expand Crypto Trading

Coinbase Lands in Japan, Pairing with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Expand Crypto Trading

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced partnered with Japan's largest bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), to expand cryptocurrency trading in Japan.

Coinbase Landed Patent for a New Compliance System to Root Out Non-Compliant Accounts

Coinbase Landed Patent for a New Compliance System to Root Out Non-Compliant Accounts

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been awarded a new patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for an automated system to flag and remove non-compliant user accounts.

Coinbase Crashed Amid Bitcoin Price Surge

Coinbase Crashed Amid Bitcoin Price Surge

On April 30, 2020, Coinbase, one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, crashed during the Bitcoin price outbreak where it skyrocketed from $7,700 to $9,200 within a matter of 24 hours.

Coinbase Custody Launches New International Institutional Grade Crypto Service to European Clients

Coinbase Custody Launches New International Institutional Grade Crypto Service to European Clients

With its operations based in Dublin, Ireland, Coinbase Custody launched its institutional-grade crypto asset storage service to clients in Europe. The cryptocurrency exchange launched Coinbase Custody in 2017 for institutional clients such as hedge funds and family offices. Its assets under management have over $7 billion in cryptocurrency assets, with its acquisition of Xapo’s institutional custody business in August 2019.

Coinbase Plans Expansion into Europe amid Market Downturn

Coinbase Plans Expansion into Europe amid Market Downturn

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global Inc has announced its plans to expand its operations in the European Union and the United Kingdom despite the ongoing market downturn.

BTI Report Reveals Kraken and Coinbase as the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges

BTI Report Reveals Kraken and Coinbase as the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges

The September issue of the Blockchain Transparency Institute’s market surveillance report, verifying that the cryptocurrency exchange volumes of Kraken and Coinbase are the cleanest in the industry.

Huge Worries As Some Coinbase Customers Express Dissatisfaction Over $10 Maximum Daily Limit

Huge Worries As Some Coinbase Customers Express Dissatisfaction Over $10 Maximum Daily Limit

According to ongoing reports and speculation from some quarters in the cryptocurrency world, as regard allegations being brought against Coinbase, the United States San Francesco based cryptocurrency giant exchange and wallet service of restricting some clients to a maximum withdrawal of $10 per day.

Coinbase Secures an E-Money License From the Central Bank of Ireland

Coinbase Secures an E-Money License From the Central Bank of Ireland

The US-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has just been granted an e-money license in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland as it continues its expansion into Europe.

Coinbase Takes a Step Further into the Japanese Crypto Market

Coinbase Takes a Step Further into the Japanese Crypto Market

Coinbase has been licensed in Japan since 2019, and has registered as second-class members of the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), a self-regulatory organization for the crypto industry in Japan.

JP Morgan Chase Approves Major Crypto Exchange Clients Coinbase and Gemini

JP Morgan Chase Approves Major Crypto Exchange Clients Coinbase and Gemini

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has set the ball rolling by accepting crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase as banking customers. This is a sign that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being embraced in the American financial landscape and Wall Street. The bank gave Coinbase and Gemini accounts the green light in April, and transactions are just kick-starting. Reportedly, JPMorgan Chase is offering cash-management services to the exchanges, as well as dealing with dollar-based transactions for their US-based clients.

KPMG Advocates for Institutional Custody as Estimated $9.8 Billion of Crypto Stolen Due to Lack of Security

KPMG Advocates for Institutional Custody as Estimated $9.8 Billion of Crypto Stolen Due to Lack of Security

One of the big four accounting firms, KPMG estimated that at least $9.8 billion in cryptocurrencies have been stolen by hackers since 2017 due to security issues or poorly written code. According to the KPMG report, the cryptocurrency market will need to see huge improvements for the $245 billion industry to keep growing.

New York State Trust License - Fidelity’s Step Towards Mass Crypto Adoption?

New York State Trust License - Fidelity’s Step Towards Mass Crypto Adoption?

Fidelity’s cryptocurrency investment arm, Fidelity Digital Assets (FDAS) has filed for a trust license in the state of New York according to several sources.

US Democrats Propose Distributing Covid-19 Stimulus Payments Through Digital Dollars to Unbanked Citizens

US Democrats Propose Distributing Covid-19 Stimulus Payments Through Digital Dollars to Unbanked Citizens

As markets across the globe continue to feel the crunch of economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, debate has raged over a massive stimulus package being proposed in the US which could see the IRS send up to $2000 a month to all US citizens until the recession takes a turn for the better.

BlackRock Launches Bitcoin Private Trust after Building Partnership with Coinbase

BlackRock Launches Bitcoin Private Trust after Building Partnership with Coinbase

Days after BlackRock entered into a partnership with Coinbase to offer its institutional clients access to crypto trading services, the firm announced the launch of a spot Bitcoin Private Trust.

Coinbase Launches New App, Providing Crypto Policy Advocacy Information for Midterm Election

Coinbase Launches New App, Providing Crypto Policy Advocacy Information for Midterm Election

Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase Brian Armstrong, said he plans to add encryption policy content to Coinbase trading app for the upcoming US midterm elections.

Coinbase Censored By Apple

Coinbase Censored By Apple

Some features within the Coinbase app have been restricted for IOS users, sparking further discontent about the ‘pay-to-play’ model adopted by Apple.

Coinbase Reveals New Price Oracle Competing with Chainlink as a Major Rival in the DeFi Ecosystem

Coinbase Reveals New Price Oracle Competing with Chainlink as a Major Rival in the DeFi Ecosystem

San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase is taking the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry to the next level by releasing its Coinbase Price Oracle, a reliable source of signed price data for crypto pairs. Blockchain oracles provide paths between off-chain and on-chain events and are third-party information sources that supply data to blockchains. Blockchain oracles offer useful data for DeFi applications and other blockchain services.

Google Pairs with Coinbase to Spur Web3 Innovations, Offer Crypto Payments for Cloud Services

Google Pairs with Coinbase to Spur Web3 Innovations, Offer Crypto Payments for Cloud Services

Google has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase to allow some of its clients to pay for cloud services using cryptocurrencies.

1Bn Crypto Users Forecasted in the Next Decade, Says Coinbase CEO

1Bn Crypto Users Forecasted in the Next Decade, Says Coinbase CEO

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc, predicted there would be up to 1 billion users of cryptocurrencies within the next decade.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Unfazed by Recent SEC Accusations Against Binance and Coinbase

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Unfazed by Recent SEC Accusations Against Binance and Coinbase

Data provided by Glassnode reveals that the percentage of Bitcoin supply sent to trading platforms by long-term holders accounts for a mere 0.004% of the total. This figure underscores the significant inactivity of long-term Bitcoin holders amid intensifying market pressures, demonstrating an apparent indifference to the regulatory accusations faced by leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase.

ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support

ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support

In a surprising turn of events, renowned on-chain analyst ZachXBT has exceeded his initial fundraising target, amassing a staggering $1,055,233 in donations, according to Nansen data. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through contributions from various entities and influential figures within the crypto industry.

Coinbase to Boost European Derivatives Market Presence with MiFID II License Acquisition

Coinbase to Boost European Derivatives Market Presence with MiFID II License Acquisition

Coinbase is set to expand in the EU derivatives market by acquiring a MiFID II licensed entity in Cyprus, targeting regulated derivatives offerings like futures and options in 2024.

Coinbase Launches WaaS to Simplify Adoption of Web3 Wallets

Coinbase Launches WaaS to Simplify Adoption of Web3 Wallets

Coinbase has introduced Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) to provide enterprises with a customizable on-chain wallet API for easier customer onboarding, loyalty programs, and in-game purchases. The WaaS infrastructure features multi-party computation (MPC) cryptography to improve private key security, user-friendly backup functionality, and control over product experiences while reducing implementation cost and complexity. The solution is being used by companies like Floor, Moonray, thirdweb, and tokenproof.

Coinbase Launches Crypto Transactions via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Other Messaging Platforms

Coinbase Launches Crypto Transactions via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Other Messaging Platforms

Coinbase introduces a new feature in its Wallet app, allowing users to send crypto via WhatsApp, Telegram, and other platforms with no fees and instant settlement.

Coinbase NFT launches new creator hub

Coinbase NFT launches new creator hub

Coinbase NFT has launched a new "Creator Hub" that provides a slew of tools for NFT creators to launch and market a collection.

Coinbase warns of losing crypto industry leadership

Coinbase warns of losing crypto industry leadership

The U.S. SEC has issued a Wells notice to Coinbase. As a result, Coinbase warns that the U.S. government’s regulatory approach to crypto has created an uncertain and unstable environment. Meanwhile, other countries, such as France, the U.K., and the European Union, are building friendlier crypto regulation ecosystems and becoming crypto hubs, causing the U.S. to lose its status as the leading hub of the crypto sector.

Coinbase: Cryptocurrency Aids Americans in Maintaining Financial Stability

Coinbase: Cryptocurrency Aids Americans in Maintaining Financial Stability

Exploring how cryptocurrency helps Americans secure their financial future.

Fireblocks Integrates Coinbase International Exchange for Enhanced Trading

Fireblocks Integrates Coinbase International Exchange for Enhanced Trading

Fireblocks expands support to Coinbase International Exchange, offering new trading features for institutional and retail clients.

Understanding Layer 3s (L3s): The Next Evolution in Blockchain Scaling

Understanding Layer 3s (L3s): The Next Evolution in Blockchain Scaling

Layer 3s (L3s) represent a new frontier in blockchain technology, offering cost-effective, customizable solutions for developers to build on existing Layer 2 (L2) infrastructure.

Arkham Integrates with Coinbase Wallet for Enhanced Tracking

Arkham Integrates with Coinbase Wallet for Enhanced Tracking

Arkham now supports Coinbase Wallet integration, enabling users to track their crypto holdings and transactions directly on the platform, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Arkham Integrates Coinbase's Layer 2 Chain Base

Arkham Integrates Coinbase's Layer 2 Chain Base

Arkham Intelligence has added support for Base, the Layer 2 chain developed by Coinbase, enhancing onchain activity monitoring.

Yehuda Lindell's Transition from Academia to Cryptography Deployment at Coinbase

Yehuda Lindell's Transition from Academia to Cryptography Deployment at Coinbase

Explore Yehuda Lindell's journey from academic research to deploying advanced cryptography solutions at Coinbase, highlighting the challenges and mindset shifts involved.

Coinbase Invests $500M in Cash and Cash Equivalents and to Allocate 10% of Quarterly Net Income in Crypto

Coinbase Invests $500M in Cash and Cash Equivalents and to Allocate 10% of Quarterly Net Income in Crypto

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it has committed $500 million in cash and cash equivalents and 10% of its quarterly net income which is worth $160 million will be invested in a portfolio of crypto assets.

Coinbase Custody Leads in Digital Asset Safety Amid ETF Adoption Surge

Coinbase Custody Leads in Digital Asset Safety Amid ETF Adoption Surge

As crypto ETFs gain SEC approval, Coinbase Custody emerges as the trusted custodian for digital assets, leveraging advanced security and regulatory compliance.

What the U.S. Congress Decides on Crypto Will Ultimately Overstepping their authority

What the U.S. Congress Decides on Crypto Will Ultimately Overstepping their authority

Jake Chervinsky, the Blockchain Association's chief policy officer, criticized the SEC's enforcement-based regulation and urged Congress to regulate the sector.

Coinbase and Trustly Collaborate to Streamline Crypto Transactions for Canadians

Coinbase and Trustly Collaborate to Streamline Crypto Transactions for Canadians

Coinbase partners with Trustly for Open Banking in Canada, enabling direct bank-to-crypto wallet transactions. This follows Coinbase's recent Canadian market expansion and US crypto derivatives approval.

Coinbase Executives Visit UAE to Explore Potential for Crypto Operations

Coinbase Executives Visit UAE to Explore Potential for Crypto Operations

Coinbase executives, including CEO Brian Armstrong, visited the UAE to explore the potential of the region as a strategic hub for its international operations. The visit coincides with a partnership between Marathon Digital Holdings and Zero Two to create a large-scale immersion Bitcoin-mining facility in Abu Dhabi.

Coinbase Report: New York Emerges as a Hub for Crypto Innovation and Adoption

Coinbase Report: New York Emerges as a Hub for Crypto Innovation and Adoption

Coinbase's report highlights New York's growing role in crypto, with 19% of residents owning crypto and a surge in blockchain initiatives. The state is seen as a hub for crypto innovation.

Voyager reportedly sells assets on Coinbase exchange

Voyager reportedly sells assets on Coinbase exchange

Lookonchain showed Voyager using 23 tokens worth over $100 million.

SEC Raises Objections to Celsius Network's Restructuring Plan Involving Coinbase

SEC Raises Objections to Celsius Network's Restructuring Plan Involving Coinbase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a limited objection to the Chapter 11 restructuring plan of crypto lending platform Celsius Network. The objection, dated September 22, 2023, specifically targets the company's proposed arrangement with Coinbase for distribution services. The SEC is also currently engaged in a lawsuit against Coinbase, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

California's Crypto Voters: A Pivot in the 2024 Elections

California's Crypto Voters: A Pivot in the 2024 Elections

Coinbase's data indicates that California's 8.2 million crypto owners could significantly influence the 2024 elections, with a strong preference for candidates who support innovative and crypto-friendly policies.

Coinbase CLO Responds to SEC's Opposition

Coinbase CLO Responds to SEC's Opposition

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, responded to the SEC's opposition to the company's motion to dismiss the case against it. Grewal criticized the SEC for making unsupported legal claims and emphasized that the assets listed on Coinbase are not securities. He also called for regulation that listens to the crypto community and mentioned that Coinbase will file its reply on October 24, 2023.

a16z Continues to Deposit Maker (MKR) to Coinbase

a16z Continues to Deposit Maker (MKR) to Coinbase

a16z deposits more MKR to Coinbase, now holding $6M in MKR. An unidentified whale also moved $4.85M MKR to Binance.

Ark Invest continues to buy Coinbase shares

Ark Invest continues to buy Coinbase shares

Ark Invest has invested roughly $30 million on Coinbase stock in 2023 while selling Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

Chamber of Digital Commerce argues the SEC is overstepping its authority

Chamber of Digital Commerce argues the SEC is overstepping its authority

The Chamber of Digital Commerce submitted an amicus brief asking the SEC to drop its case against former Coinbase employee Ishan Wahi for insider trading, alleging that the agency is trying to classify secondary market transactions as securities.

Coinbase Faces $5M Penalty from New Jersey Securities Bureau and SEC Charges, Stock Tumbles 20%

Coinbase Faces $5M Penalty from New Jersey Securities Bureau and SEC Charges, Stock Tumbles 20%

The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order against leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Inc. for allegedly offering unregistered securities tied to its cryptocurrency staking services. The Bureau has further levied a hefty penalty of $5 million against Coinbase.

Coinbase Gains FCM Approval for Regulated Crypto Derivatives Access

Coinbase Gains FCM Approval for Regulated Crypto Derivatives Access

Coinbase Financial Markets secures FCM approval, paving the way for regulated crypto derivatives in the US, enhancing trading options but with oversight.

OpenBazaar Set for a Comeback

OpenBazaar Set for a Comeback

OpenBazaar, a decentralized marketplace that was shut down in 2020, appears set for a comeback. Recent updates on social media and GitHub indicate progress on building a new version of the marketplace using the programming language Rust. Former project lead Brian Hoffman has hinted at the marketplace's return, citing "freedom of exploration" as a key factor in its revival.

Precedent Trial of SBF Engrosses Coinbase Executives as FTX Faces Judicial Scrutiny

Precedent Trial of SBF Engrosses Coinbase Executives as FTX Faces Judicial Scrutiny

The criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX, slated to commence on October 4, 2023, under Judge Kaplan, has garnered attention from Coinbase executives, Brian Armstrong and Paul Grewal. Through Twitter, Grewal shared his extensive federal court experience and expectations for the jury selection process, sparking a broader discussion on legal procedures in high-profile crypto cases. The trial, amidst FTX's ongoing legal challenges, highlights the crypto industry's intricate regulatory landscape.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Web3 Version of LinkedIn

Coinbase CEO Proposes Web3 Version of LinkedIn

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has received over 150 applications for its inaugural Coinbase Ventures Summit in October. He introduced the Web3 version of LinkedIn, a decentralized platform, and suggested companies issue NFTs for employment verification. The summit aims to foster crypto innovation.

SlowMist Reports Surge in Diverse Crypto Security Incidents for the Week of September 17-23, 2023

SlowMist Reports Surge in Diverse Crypto Security Incidents for the Week of September 17-23, 2023

SlowMist, a cybersecurity firm specializing in blockchain, released its weekly security report for the week of September 17-23, 2023. The report highlights a total of seven security incidents with an estimated loss of around $380,600. The week saw a significant rise in phishing attacks and rug pull tactics, as well as the emergence of diverse attack methods like DNS hijacking and contract vulnerabilities.

Coinbase Officially Enters Canadian Market with Interac Integration and One Trial

Coinbase Officially Enters Canadian Market with Interac Integration and One Trial

Coinbase enters Canada, integrating Interac for seamless transfers and introducing a 30-day trial of Coinbase One with zero trading fees for Canadians.

Coinbase Amplifies Anti-Terrorism Financing Measures Through Blockchain Analytics

Coinbase Amplifies Anti-Terrorism Financing Measures Through Blockchain Analytics

Coinbase, on October 17, 2023, outlined its robust measures to curb terrorism financing and other illicit activities through a rigorous compliance framework and blockchain analytics. The discourse emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity in the U.S to minimize offshore risks associated with digital assets. With a dedicated team and technological tools, Coinbase demonstrates a proactive approach in maintaining the integrity of the crypto ecosystem.

Portland Trail Blazers Pairs with StormX as the First NBA Crypto Jersey Patch Partner

Portland Trail Blazers Pairs with StormX as the First NBA Crypto Jersey Patch Partner

Cryptocurrency platform StormX announced that the company will conduct a jersey patch advertising transaction with Portland Trail Blazers.

Coinbase to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network: A Deep Dive

Coinbase to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network: A Deep Dive

Coinbase plans to integrate the Lightning Network (LN) as a secondary payment layer to enhance Bitcoin's transaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness. LN addresses scalability issues by enabling off-chain transactions, reducing fees and processing times, and promoting Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance.

Coinbase Plans to Transition into the AWS of Digital Currencies

Coinbase Plans to Transition into the AWS of Digital Currencies

Coinbase’s Chief Product Officer Surojit Chatterjee announced the company’s plans to transition into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) of the digital currency ecosystem.

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas to Speak at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas to Speak at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Alesia Haas, chief financial officer of Coinbase Global, will participate in a fireside discussion at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 12, 2023. The event will cover Coinbase's financial performance, strategic goals, and insights on the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting its significant influence in the cryptoeconomy.

Coinbase Sued For Failing to Grant Wallet Access During Volatility

Coinbase Sued For Failing to Grant Wallet Access During Volatility

The lawsuit against Coinbase was filed by George Kattula on behalf of the aggrieved users of the exchange who claimed the firm did not grant them access to their crypto wallets during periods of price volatility.

Dogecoin Surges by 12.63% as Token Launches on Coinbase Pro

Dogecoin Surges by 12.63% as Token Launches on Coinbase Pro

Coinbase, the top US cryptocurrency exchange, announced today that Dogecoin would be `available for trading on Coinbase Pro accounts.

Messari Founder Ryan Selkis Launches Advocacy Group in Response to Recent SEC Actions

Messari Founder Ryan Selkis Launches Advocacy Group in Response to Recent SEC Actions

Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) charges against popular cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase, Messari founder Ryan Selkis has launched a new advocacy group named @DFA2024.

Coinbase in Talks to Buy Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk

Coinbase in Talks to Buy Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk

Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire Turkey’s BtcTurk cryptocurrency exchange. The deal could be worth up to around $3.2 billion.

Coinbase Suspends Trading for Status (SNT) with Immediate Withdrawal Access

Coinbase Suspends Trading for Status (SNT) with Immediate Withdrawal Access

Coinbase has announced the suspension of trading for Status (SNT) while ensuring users have unfettered access to their funds for withdrawal.

Coinbase Suspends Trading on 41 Non-USD Pairs

Coinbase Suspends Trading on 41 Non-USD Pairs

Coinbase Exchange suspended 41 non-USD trading pairs on September 13, 2023, to improve market health and consolidate liquidity. Users on Coinbase Exchange, Advanced Trade, and Coinbase Prime can continue trades using USDC balances and USDC unification. The suspension has minimal impact on trading volume.

Coinbase: Moving America Forward or Moving out of US?

Coinbase: Moving America Forward or Moving out of US?

In an effort to promote the importance of cryptocurrency and its potential to revolutionize the global financial system, Coinbase, the leading crypto exchange, launched a national campaign, "Crypto: Moving America Forward."

Outage Hits Coinbase Exchange, US Bank Accounts Clients Affected

Outage Hits Coinbase Exchange, US Bank Accounts Clients Affected

Coinbase platform faced outages on Sunday due to glitch issues causing inconvenience to its customers. Restoration efforts are still underway for more than five hours.

PayPal Joins Coinbase TRUST Network to Comply with Travel Rule

PayPal Joins Coinbase TRUST Network to Comply with Travel Rule

Coinbase has welcomed PayPal for joining TRUST, a global coalition that offers top-tier privacy and security safeguards to clients across jurisdictions while complying with the Travel Rule.

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground

The 2023 CEX Market Report shows Binance's dominance diminishing as OKX and Upbit gain market share. Factors like on-chain data, user growth, and social media presence contribute to the evolving CEX landscape.

Crypto.com Grabs Naming Rights of Staples Center for $700M

Crypto.com Grabs Naming Rights of Staples Center for $700M

Hong Kong-based Crypto.com signed a 20-year cooperation deal worth $700 million with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), which owns the Staples Center and the L.A. Live.

Job Cuts at Circle and Dapper Labs: Bear Market Not Over

Job Cuts at Circle and Dapper Labs: Bear Market Not Over

Even the giants are not immune to market pressures. Recent reports have highlighted significant workforce reductions at two major blockchain companies, Circle and Dapper Labs, despite their substantial fundraising successes.

Coinbase Up 69%, MicroStrategy Up 74% From Lows

Coinbase Up 69%, MicroStrategy Up 74% From Lows

Since its Jan 6 lows, Coinbase's share price has climbed 69%. MicroStrategy and Block Inc. also gained. Bitfarms and Marathon Digital Holdings shares rose 140% and 120%. After selling at a 45% discount on Dec 28, it is presently at 36%. Some analysts attribute this to January 12's good U.S. inflation data.

Coinbase Commerce Accepts Dogecoin as Payment Method

Coinbase Commerce Accepts Dogecoin as Payment Method

Coinbase’s e-commerce platform officially announced that it accepts Dogecoin as a payment method Wednesday. Yet, it excludes in the scope of The S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index.

John Deaton Files Amicus Brief in Support of Coinbase's Appeal Against SEC

John Deaton Files Amicus Brief in Support of Coinbase's Appeal Against SEC

John Deaton, a Republican lawyer and Senate candidate, has submitted an amicus brief supporting Coinbase's appeal against the SEC, arguing that labeling token transactions as securities is impractical.

Coinbase Establishes Open Source Cryptography: Kryptology

Coinbase Establishes Open Source Cryptography: Kryptology

American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the launch of Kryptology, an encryption library that focuses on building complex encryption technologies.

Significant Shiba Inu Token $SHIB Moved from Coinbase to Dormant Account

Significant Shiba Inu Token $SHIB Moved from Coinbase to Dormant Account

A dormant account received 841B $SHIB ($8.8M) from Coinbase after 2 years of inactivity. This move coincided with a notable surge in $SHIB's price, sparking intrigue in the crypto community.

Breaking: Coinbase, a16z, and Ledger Back New Texas Alliance Advocating for Clear Digital Asset Regulations

Breaking: Coinbase, a16z, and Ledger Back New Texas Alliance Advocating for Clear Digital Asset Regulations

The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, backed by industry leaders like a16z crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase, Ledger, and Paradigm, is launching a campaign to establish transparent and consistent digital asset regulations in Texas. The alliance aims to provide insights and guidance to regulators and industry stakeholders, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. The alliance is expected to grow and play a more influential role in the Texas legislative process.

Coinbase Counters Senator Warren's Allegations

Coinbase Counters Senator Warren's Allegations

Coinbase denies Sen. Warren's allegations of using ex-government officials to resist digital asset regulations, highlighting its commitment to responsible crypto regulation.

Revenue for United States-based Coinbase Exchange Beats Expectations for 4th quarter

Revenue for United States-based Coinbase Exchange Beats Expectations for 4th quarter

Coinbase exceeded Wall Street profit projections in Q4 2022 despite a drop in exchange transaction volumes.

E-commerce Shopify's Founder to Join Board of Coinbase

E-commerce Shopify's Founder to Join Board of Coinbase

Tobias “Tobi” Lütke, founder and CEO of e-commerce company Shopify Inc., will join the board of directors of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States.

ARK Invest Buys Record Amount of Coinbase Stock, Despite Market Volatility

ARK Invest Buys Record Amount of Coinbase Stock, Despite Market Volatility

Despite recent market volatility, Cathie Wood’s investment manager ARK Invest has made a record purchase of Coinbase stock, along with significant investments in Robinhood. The move confirms ARK’s bullish sentiment towards the cryptocurrency industry and Bitcoin.

Coinbase One Unveils New Features Including Zero Trading Fees and Increased Staking Rewards

Coinbase One Unveils New Features Including Zero Trading Fees and Increased Staking Rewards

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced significant updates to its premium membership service, Coinbase One.

Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest Purchases Another $54M Shares in Square

Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest Purchases Another $54M Shares in Square

The Ark investment has placed a strong bet on the US version of the online payment provider Square, which bought another total of about 226,000 shares of the Square (SQ) at a cost of about $54 million.

Coinbase Completes Tender Offer for 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase Completes Tender Offer for 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase Global, Inc. has concluded its cash tender offer for its 3.625% Senior Notes due 2031, aiming to purchase up to $180.0 million. The offer expired on September 18, 2023. Coinbase plans to finalize payments by September 20, 2023. The total tendered amount is $262,543,000, with holders receiving $675.00 per $1,000 principal amount. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as the Dealer Manager.

Trust Wallet connects Binance Pay and Coinbase Pay

Trust Wallet connects Binance Pay and Coinbase Pay

Trust Wallet launched its browser extension, now available in Chrome and Opera browsers. The extension lets users store, send and receive crypto across all EVM chains and Solana networks. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao publicly endorsed Trust Wallet, stating "self-custody is a fundamental human right".

Coinbase's Custodial Role in New Bitcoin Spot ETFs Marks a Crypto Milestone

Coinbase's Custodial Role in New Bitcoin Spot ETFs Marks a Crypto Milestone

Coinbase's role in the newly approved Bitcoin spot ETFs by the SEC marks a crucial advancement in cryptocurrency's integration into mainstream finance, bringing regulatory clarity and institutional investment opportunities.

Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System

Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System

Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal unveils Coinbase's ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System, combining smart contract auditing with machine learning to tackle crypto scams. Disclosed on October 6, 2023, this initiative enhances security and trust in token listings on the platform.

Base Unveils Its Decentralized Superchain Vision Powered by OP Stack

Base Unveils Its Decentralized Superchain Vision Powered by OP Stack

Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, aims to decentralize and align with the Superchain vision by transitioning from Stage 0 to Stage 2 L2, bolstering OP Stack's scalability, reliability, and decentralization. It plans to allocate sequencing revenue to the Optimism Collective.

Former Coinbase Product Manager Seeks to Dismiss SEC Charges of Insider Trading

Former Coinbase Product Manager Seeks to Dismiss SEC Charges of Insider Trading

Ten lawyers from five law firms filed a move to dismiss an SEC insider trading lawsuit against two brothers, calling the regulator "wrong" and lacking government authorisation.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hints at Lightning integration

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hints at Lightning integration

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has hinted that the cryptocurrency exchange may integrate Lightning, a layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin. Armstrong did not provide any further details on the potential integration, which would make Coinbase one of the largest trading platforms to adopt the technology.

Coinbase Uses Multi-Party Computation to Enhance Crypto Wallet Security and User Experience

Coinbase Uses Multi-Party Computation to Enhance Crypto Wallet Security and User Experience

Coinbase is making strides towards simplifying the onboarding process for web3, bolstering both security and recovery for crypto wallets. The company is deploying a cryptographic technique called Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to eliminate key management hurdles that have long been a barrier to mainstream web3 adoption.

NanoLabs sues Coinbase over Nano trademark infringement

NanoLabs sues Coinbase over Nano trademark infringement

NanoLabs, the company behind digital currency Nano, has filed a legal complaint against Coinbase in the California Northern District Court for alleged trademark infringement. The complaint states that Coinbase's Nano Bitcoin futures contract and Nano Ether futures contract products infringe on NanoLabs' trademark rights, causing economic damage and harm to its brand identity. NanoLabs is seeking at least $5 million in damages, an injunction against Coinbase, and forfeiture of all profits made using Nano trademarks.

Coinbase Study Reveals Global Law Enforcement Inquiries Skyrocket

Coinbase Study Reveals Global Law Enforcement Inquiries Skyrocket

Law enforcement has increased information demands to Coinbase. Crypto exchange queries are up 66%. US and three European nations submitted 80% of requests. Spain was one of six nations with more than doubled inquiries.

PNC Bank Plans to Cooperate with Coinbase to Launch Crypto Products

PNC Bank Plans to Cooperate with Coinbase to Launch Crypto Products

According to Coinbase's letter to shareholders on Tuesday, PNC Bank, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, is planning to cooperate with Coinbase to launch cryptographic service products.

NBA's Rockets Team up with NYDIG, to be Paid in Bitcoin

NBA's Rockets Team up with NYDIG, to be Paid in Bitcoin

NBA team Houston Rockets announced that it will collaborate with the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), a top player in the bitcoin arena.

Democrats may lose youth votes over anti-crypto sentiments, warns Winklevoss

Democrats may lose youth votes over anti-crypto sentiments, warns Winklevoss

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has warned that the Democratic Party risks losing crucial support from younger voters due to what he perceives as an aggressive stance on cryptocurrencies by notable figures within the party.

Former Coinbase Executive Joins Magic Eden as Head of Product

Former Coinbase Executive Joins Magic Eden as Head of Product

Former Coinbase executive, Linus Chung, joins Magic Eden as Head of Product. Chung will lead product development, enhance user experience, and drive growth.

Coinbase reassures customers on staking services amid SEC crackdown

Coinbase reassures customers on staking services amid SEC crackdown

Despite the SEC's crackdown on staking services provided by centralized providers, Coinbase has informed its customers that its staking services will continue and may even increase. Coinbase has updated its staking terms and conditions, stating that users earn rewards from decentralized protocols, not from the exchange itself. The SEC has expressed concerns over users losing control of their tokens when using staking programs. Coinbase has argued that its staking services are fundamentally different from competing exchanges like Kraken.

US Treasury Suggests Easier Oversight for Nonbank Financial Institutions

US Treasury Suggests Easier Oversight for Nonbank Financial Institutions

The US Treasury and top financial regulators have proposed new rules to ease the Federal Reserve's designation of nonbank institutions as systemically important. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raised concerns over nonbank institutions' lack of supervision and the potential for financial contagion during periods of distress.

ARK Invest Sells Portion of Coinbase Shares

ARK Invest Sells Portion of Coinbase Shares

Investment firm ARK Invest has sold a portion of its Coinbase shares in 2023, accounting for 23% of its March acquisitions and 9% of all shares bought this year. The remaining 1.6 million shares are valued at over $132 million. Coinbase stock has risen to multi-month highs alongside Bitcoin, which hit nine-month highs above $28,000 on March 22.

BlackRock to Boost Crypto Access Points through Partnership with Coinbase

BlackRock to Boost Crypto Access Points through Partnership with Coinbase

BlackRock, the globe’s largest asset manager, has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase to provide institutional investors with new crypto access points.

Coinbase's Legal Chief Fires on SEC's Crypto Regulation Approach

Coinbase's Legal Chief Fires on SEC's Crypto Regulation Approach

On July 8, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase, tweeted a number of times about his displeasure with the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation.

Coinbase Adds Near Protocol to Roadmap with NEAR Token Skyrockets

Coinbase Adds Near Protocol to Roadmap with NEAR Token Skyrockets

NEAR Protocol's native token, NEAR, surged after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added it to Coinbase's listing roadmap.

$1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Moved from US Law Enforcement Seized Wallets

$1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Moved from US Law Enforcement Seized Wallets

Over 50,000 Bitcoin, valued at $1 billion, were transferred from multiple wallets linked to US law enforcement seizures. Approximately 9,861 BTC was sent to Coinbase, while the rest were internal transfers. The BTC was seized from the Silk Road marketplace, one of the first darknet markets to accept Bitcoin payments.

ARK Invest Buys Coinbase Shares Despite Wells Notice

ARK Invest Buys Coinbase Shares Despite Wells Notice

Investment management firm ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has resumed buying shares of Coinbase, purchasing 268,928 shares worth $17.88 million through its ARKK Innovation and ARKW Next Generation Internet exchange-traded funds on March 23. This came just a day after Coinbase's stock price fell by 21% due to news of the company receiving a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Celsius Unloads Over $125M in Ethereum, Stirs Crypto Market Speculation

Celsius Unloads Over $125M in Ethereum, Stirs Crypto Market Speculation

Celsius Network's transfer of over $125M in Ethereum to exchanges amid bankruptcy stirs speculation in the crypto market.

US Supreme Court Steps In On Coinbase Customer Contract Dispute

US Supreme Court Steps In On Coinbase Customer Contract Dispute

The US Supreme Court is set to decide on a contract dispute between Coinbase and its customers, potentially impacting user agreement drafting and enforcement in the digital currency trading sector.

Coinbase is challenging the U.S. Treasury over the recent tornado cash sanctions

Coinbase is challenging the U.S. Treasury over the recent tornado cash sanctions

Coinbase is suing the U.S. Treasury for listing Tornado Cash on the SDN List, arguing it violates digital privacy and regulatory authority in the cryptocurrency sector.

FTX's $477 Million Heist: A Trail of Blockchain Clues Unearthed

FTX's $477 Million Heist: A Trail of Blockchain Clues Unearthed

The FTX hack in November 2022 saw $477 million vanish, with the elusive thief later laundering assets through decentralized exchanges and cross-chain bridges like RenBridge and THORSwap. As the trial of FTX's CEO Sam Bankman-Fried commences, the thief, still unidentified, resumed moving the stolen assets, converting Ether to Bitcoin. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic sheds light on this crypto mystery, unraveling the blockchain trail and revealing the thief's laundering tactics.

Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Security Experts

Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Security Experts

Coinbase has enlisted four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council, including former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, Counterterrorism Advisor Frances Townsend, and strategist David Urban.

Entertainment Platform CHILI Partners with Coinbar to Accept Crypto Payments

Entertainment Platform CHILI Partners with Coinbar to Accept Crypto Payments

European entertainment video-on-demand platform CHILI has announced a partnership with blockchain fintech firm Coinbar to accept Bitcoin, XRP, DigitalBits and Tether for purchases.

Burger King Brazil Accepts Dogecoin as a Payment Method for Purchasing a Dog Snack "Dogpper"

Burger King Brazil Accepts Dogecoin as a Payment Method for Purchasing a Dog Snack "Dogpper"

The Brazilian branches of Burger King, an American premium fast food service company, officially announced yesterday that it will accept Dogecoin as a payment method for the purchase of a dog snack called "Dogpper".

Kraken Fights IRS Over Customer Information

Kraken Fights IRS Over Customer Information

Kraken is contesting the United States Internal Revenue Service's demand for critical exchange user information, citing it as an "unjustified treasure hunt." Kraken has requested federal court intervention, pointing out that the IRS has gone "far beyond" its intrusive summons. The fight against IRS is Kraken's response to the agency's February summons, which demanded additional user information to identify Kraken accounts that did at least $20,000 of cryptocurrency trading in any single year between 2016 and 2020.

Coinbase Advanced Collaborates with Coinrule to Introduce AI-Driven Automated Trading

Coinbase Advanced Collaborates with Coinrule to Introduce AI-Driven Automated Trading

Coinbase Advanced partners with Coinrule, offering AI-automated trading tools to over 1M retail traders. Coinrule's recent AI-driven Marketplace enhances trading strategies, catering to all experience levels.

Coinbase's Legal Challenge Against SEC's Decision

Coinbase's Legal Challenge Against SEC's Decision

Coinbase challenges the SEC in court over its decision to deny a rulemaking petition, marking a critical juncture in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation.

Chainalysis Employs Coinbase Commerce to Facilitate Crypto Payments, Broadening Support for DeFi Sector

Chainalysis Employs Coinbase Commerce to Facilitate Crypto Payments, Broadening Support for DeFi Sector

Chainalysis has announced the integration of Coinbase Commerce into its payment systems. This new feature enables users to settle invoices with a diverse selection of digital assets, including a variety of DeFi tokens.

Coinbase Secures Major Payment Institution License from Singapore's Monetary Authority

Coinbase Secures Major Payment Institution License from Singapore's Monetary Authority

Coinbase has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the Asian market. The license will enable Coinbase to offer digital payment token services to both individual and institutional clients in Singapore. This move aligns with the company's strategy to tap into Singapore's growing crypto and Web3 ecosystem.

Coinbase executive discovers ChatGPT jailbreak

Coinbase executive discovers ChatGPT jailbreak

Coinbase executive Conor Grogan claims to have found a “jailbreak” for AI tool ChatGPT, allowing it to calculate the probability of strange crypto price scenarios. ChatGPT gave a 15% chance that Bitcoin will fall to irrelevancy by 2035, and a 20% chance of the same for Ether.

Gemini Joins the Bandwagon, Lays Off 10% of Workforce

Gemini Joins the Bandwagon, Lays Off 10% of Workforce

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by twin brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss has shed off as many as 10% of its entire workers

Native USDC Integration on Base Blockchain

Native USDC Integration on Base Blockchain

Circle plans to launch native USDC on Base blockchain, replacing bridged USDbC liquidity. The token will be fully reserved and redeemable for US dollars, enhancing scalability, transaction speeds, and reduced gas fees.

Coinbase vs SEC: Legal Battle Heats Up

Coinbase vs SEC: Legal Battle Heats Up

The US Court of Appeals has ordered the SEC to respond to Coinbase’s writ of mandamus within 10 days. The largest US cryptocurrency exchange filed a lawsuit in April requesting regulatory clarity, but has faced increased enforcement and warnings from the SEC, leading to a downgraded rating by Citigroup.

Coinbase Layer 2 Network

Coinbase Layer 2 Network

Coinbase's new layer-2 network, Base, has Ethereum supporters. One lawyer thinks the launch "opens the way" for the SEC to expedite its "secondary market agenda."

Ledger and Coinbase Partnership Elevates Crypto Wallet Security

Ledger and Coinbase Partnership Elevates Crypto Wallet Security

Coinbase and Ledger have collaborated to enhance crypto security and user experience by integrating Coinbase Pay into Ledger Live. This partnership allows users to buy and transfer crypto with unparalleled ease and security, directly from desktop or mobile devices.

Coinbase Ventures Invests in Decentralized Ethereum Staking Pool Rocket Pool

Coinbase Ventures Invests in Decentralized Ethereum Staking Pool Rocket Pool

Coinbase Ventures has invested in Rocket Pool, acquiring RPL tokens to support the decentralized Ethereum staking pool. The move aligns with efforts to scale Ethereum's infrastructure.

Coinbase Announces Cash Tender Offer for $150 Million of 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase Announces Cash Tender Offer for $150 Million of 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031

Coinbase has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $150M of its 3.625% Senior Notes due 2031, expiring on September 1, 2023.

SEC Lawsuits Target Multiple Tokens: DCG Founder Points Out Absence of PoW Cryptos

SEC Lawsuits Target Multiple Tokens: DCG Founder Points Out Absence of PoW Cryptos

In an unfolding legal battle against two major cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase and Binance, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared various tokens as securities.

Voyager Digital Sells Assets via Coinbase Amid Bankruptcy

Voyager Digital Sells Assets via Coinbase Amid Bankruptcy

Voyager Digital, the CeFi platform that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has reportedly sold assets through Coinbase and received at least $100 million in USDC. The company has sent daily crypto transfers to Coinbase, with holdings of nearly $530 million in crypto, including Ether and Shiba Inu. The US SEC has objected to Binance.US acquiring over $1 billion of Voyager's assets.

SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX

SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX

SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasizes regulatory standards as FTX considers legal and compliant return, following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction, marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation.

Bitcoin Market Shaken as Dormant Whale Moves $67M Worth of BTC after 14 Years

Bitcoin Market Shaken as Dormant Whale Moves $67M Worth of BTC after 14 Years

A dormant Bitcoin whale has transferred 1,000 BTC to Coinbase after 14 years, a move that may have influenced the recent dip in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin Hits a New All-Time High Above $64,000, How High Will BTC Surge?

Bitcoin Hits a New All-Time High Above $64,000, How High Will BTC Surge?

Bitcoin has hit a $64,717 ATH, fueled by Coinbase's IPO and the growing number ETF applications. The next stop for BTC could be $70,000.

Former Student of SEC Chairman Weighs in on Binance and Coinbase Lawsuits

Former Student of SEC Chairman Weighs in on Binance and Coinbase Lawsuits

Former MIT Sloan School of Management student and teaching assistant for Gary Gensler, known only as 'Kenny' on Twitter, has offered insights into the recently filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as his personal journey into the world of blockchain and crypto.

Coinbase COO Choi Joins Okta's Board of Directors

Coinbase COO Choi Joins Okta's Board of Directors

Prior to joining Coinbase in 2018, Emilie Choi had spent more than 8 years working for LinkedIn - initially as a VP of business and data, after which she took on the role of COO in 2018.

Hut 8 Secures Enhanced $65M Credit Line with Coinbase

Hut 8 Secures Enhanced $65M Credit Line with Coinbase

Hut 8 has amended its $65 million credit facility with Coinbase, demonstrating a significant shift in digital asset financing by using Bitcoin as collateral.

US SEC Former Director Brett Redfearn Leaves Coinbase after Four Months on Leadership Role

US SEC Former Director Brett Redfearn Leaves Coinbase after Four Months on Leadership Role

Brett Redfearn, the head of capital markets at Coinbase exchange, has stepped down.

Top Crypto Exchanges to Watch in 2024

Top Crypto Exchanges to Watch in 2024

In 2024, the crypto landscape is expected to grow and diversify, with top exchanges like Binance, PrimeXBT, OKX, Coinbase, and Bitget gaining prominence.

Insider Trading and Cryptocurrency

Insider Trading and Cryptocurrency

Coinbase director Conor Grogan saw Binance-linked anonymous wallet transactions. The wallets acquired unlisted tokens minutes before their listing announcement on Binance's website and sold them shortly after, sparking suspicions of crypto insider trading.

CoinMarketCap Crypto Report: Top 20 Exchanges Mark a 36% Drop in Spot Trade Volume from Previous Quarter

CoinMarketCap Crypto Report: Top 20 Exchanges Mark a 36% Drop in Spot Trade Volume from Previous Quarter

In the first half of 2023, the cryptocurrency market has seen significant shifts in exchange activities, according to a comprehensive analysis by CoinMarketCap.

SEC Required Coinbase to Trade Only Bitcoin, Exclude Ethereum and All Other Cryptos, Reports FT

SEC Required Coinbase to Trade Only Bitcoin, Exclude Ethereum and All Other Cryptos, Reports FT

On July 31, a report by the Financial Times reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had requested Coinbase to cease all cryptocurrency trading, including Ethereum, with Bitcoin being the only exception, before taking legal action against the company.

Alexis Ohanian bought 50000 ETH

Alexis Ohanian bought 50000 ETH

Ohanian founded 776 Venture Capital using his early ETH and Coinbase investments.

Former Coinbase Employee Sentenced

Former Coinbase Employee Sentenced

Ishan Wahi, former product manager at Coinbase, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for insider trading. Wahi used confidential information from Coinbase to profit off new token listings, totaling up to $1.5 million.

Coinbase Announces Launch of Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Coinbase Announces Launch of Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Coinbase will gradually decentralize the chain but not create a new network coin.

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Anti-Crypto Stance of American Politicians

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Anti-Crypto Stance of American Politicians

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns that anti-crypto politicians may face strategic disadvantages in 2024 elections due to growing crypto adoption and the proposed Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act's impact.

Coinbase vs. SEC: Key Dates and Details for Upcoming Court Hearings

Coinbase vs. SEC: Key Dates and Details for Upcoming Court Hearings

Court dates for Coinbase vs. SEC case confirmed. Coinbase's motion due Aug 4, 2023, with SEC's opposition brief due Oct 10. Coinbase's reply expected by Oct 24.

33.41 Million BLUR Tokens Transferred to Coinbase Prime Following Unlock

33.41 Million BLUR Tokens Transferred to Coinbase Prime Following Unlock

Coinbase Prime's integration of BLUR sees significant token transfers with over $22 million moved, mirroring market anticipation and strategic liquidity management.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Stricter Crypto Regulations amid Legal Cases Against Coinbase and Binance

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Stricter Crypto Regulations amid Legal Cases Against Coinbase and Binance

In light of the rising legal cases against major cryptocurrency platforms Coinbase and Binance, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for enhanced regulation to protect cryptocurrency users and investors.

Breaking: 299,998 ETH Transferred to Coinbase

Breaking: 299,998 ETH Transferred to Coinbase

Coinbase has just received two significant Ethereum (ETH) transfers, totaling 299,998 ETH, or approximately $486,482,166 USD.

Minima Launches Innovation Challenge Campaign Compeition

Minima Launches Innovation Challenge Campaign Compeition

Minima, an ultra-lean blockchain network, launched an innovation challenge to spur more growth in its ecosystem.

Coinbase Executives Stand Up for Crypto Staking Services

Coinbase Executives Stand Up for Crypto Staking Services

Crypto trading Coinbase officials deny its crypto staking services are securities.

Coinbase's Base Bootcamp Launches to Address Onchain Developer Shortage

Coinbase's Base Bootcamp Launches to Address Onchain Developer Shortage

Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network, has announced the launch of Base Bootcamp, an eight-week, cohort-based program aimed at transforming experienced software developers into smart contract developers. The initiative comes as the blockchain industry faces a significant talent gap, with fewer than 30,000 onchain developers compared to nearly 30 million traditional software developers.

Crypto Firms Report Funds Tied Up with Shuttered Signature Bank

Crypto Firms Report Funds Tied Up with Shuttered Signature Bank

Crypto firms including Coinbase, Paxos, and Celsius have reported funds tied up with Signature Bank, which was shut down by New York regulators due to concerns about systemic risk. While some firms expect to recover their funds in full, others have disclosed only that they had exposure to the bank. Other firms in the crypto industry have reassured customers that they had no exposure to Signature Bank.

Sean Patrick Maloney's OECD Role Amidst Crypto Advisory Background

Sean Patrick Maloney's OECD Role Amidst Crypto Advisory Background

Sean Patrick Maloney, after serving in the U.S. House and on Coinbase's Advisory Council, faces scrutiny over potential conflicts in his OECD ambassador role, signaling a pivotal moment for crypto regulation.

Coinbase's Base 2024 Mission: Pioneering a Global Onchain Economy

Coinbase's Base 2024 Mission: Pioneering a Global Onchain Economy

Base's 2024 mission focuses on building a global onchain economy, emphasizing decentralization, developer empowerment, a vibrant app ecosystem, and a robust capital market, all while maintaining close ties with Coinbase and the broader crypto community.

Coinbase International Exchange Launches Non-US Spot Markets

Coinbase International Exchange Launches Non-US Spot Markets

Coinbase launches non-US spot markets for institutional clients, addressing regulatory concerns and expanding globally.

Coinbase Identifies Four Key Innovations for its Layer-2 Network

Coinbase Identifies Four Key Innovations for its Layer-2 Network

Coinbase has identified four crucial innovations, including inflation-pegged "flatcoins," to be built on its recently launched layer-2 network Base. The other three areas are an on-chain reputation system, an on-chain limit order book exchange, and safer tools for DeFi.

Ethereum's Layer 2s Break New Ground in Scalability

Ethereum's Layer 2s Break New Ground in Scalability

Ethereum has seen a 22% rise in value as of September 2023, largely attributed to the emergence of Layer 2 solutions like BASE by Coinbase, which enhance scalability and user affordability on the network. Leading Layer 2 blockchains, Optimism and Arbitrum, have surpassed major Layer 1 blockchains in Total Value Locked, indicating a growing trust and utilization in the Ethereum ecosystem. Despite centralization concerns, the progressive strides in Layer 2 solutions are poised to bolster Ethereum's standing as a dominant smart contract blockchain.

Coinbase Addresses Zcash Mining Centralization Concerns

Coinbase Addresses Zcash Mining Centralization Concerns

Coinbase's Blockchain Security Team has identified a 51% control over the Zcash network's computational power by a single mining pool, ViaBTC. This raises concerns about security vulnerabilities, such as double-spend attacks and censoring transactions. To address this, Coinbase increased the Zcash confirmation requirement to 110 blocks, transitioned its trading markets to a limit-only state, and engaged with stakeholders.

NBA Entangled in $4.2 Billion Lawsuit Over Voyager Crypto Collapse

NBA Entangled in $4.2 Billion Lawsuit Over Voyager Crypto Collapse

NBA faces $4.2 billion class-action lawsuit for alleged negligence in marketing partnerships with Voyager Digital, focusing on unregistered securities and celebrity endorsements in cryptocurrency.

FTX's Bankman-Fried Considering to Bid on Celsius' Assets

FTX's Bankman-Fried Considering to Bid on Celsius' Assets

Sam Bankman-Fried is considering bidding for the assets of bankrupt lender Celsius Network, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Hut 8 Secures US$50 Million from Coinbase Credit to Enhance Financial Flexibility and Support Growth Initiatives

Hut 8 Secures US$50 Million from Coinbase Credit to Enhance Financial Flexibility and Support Growth Initiatives

Hut 8 Mining Corp., a prominent North American mining pioneer and high-performance computing infrastructure provider, has recently made a significant announcement. The company has secured a credit facility of US$50 million through a partnership with Coinbase Credit

Coinbase Petitions SEC on Staking

Coinbase Petitions SEC on Staking

Coinbase has submitted a "Petition for Rulemaking" to the SEC, arguing that staking should not be classified as securities. The petition argues that staking is not a monolithic concept, and core staking services do not meet the criteria of the Howey test. Coinbase cites historical precedents and urges regulators to consider the economic consequences of their actions.

Crypto.com Officially Becomes the Philadelphia 76ers Team's Jersey Patch Partner

Crypto.com Officially Becomes the Philadelphia 76ers Team's Jersey Patch Partner

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced that it has formed a partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming its official jersey logo-designated sponsor.

BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List

BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List

Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list to include Beta Finance (BETA), BarnBridge (BOND), Waltonchain (WTC), and NEM (XEM) as of October 4, 2023. The Monitoring Tag serves as a risk indicator for tokens with elevated volatility and risk.

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, condemns Chase UK's restrictive stance on cryptocurrency transactions, urging UK crypto holders to close their Chase accounts. This move by Chase UK could potentially impede Coinbase's expansion plans in the UK and Europe.

Crypto Industry Increases Lobbying Efforts During Crypto Winter

Crypto Industry Increases Lobbying Efforts During Crypto Winter

A new study by the Money Mongers reveals that the crypto industry spent $25.57 million on lobbying in the United States in 2022, a 922% increase from 2017. Coinbase, the U.S.-based crypto exchange, led the spending with $3.3 million, followed by the Blockchain Association with $1.9 million and Robinhood with $1.84 million. Despite the increase in lobbying efforts, the overall expenditure of crypto companies on lobbying in America is modest compared to other industries.

Coinbase CEO's Top 10 Crypto Opportunities Questioned by BlockTower Founder

Coinbase CEO's Top 10 Crypto Opportunities Questioned by BlockTower Founder

Ari Paul, BlockTower Capital's Chief Investment Officer, has criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's cryptocurrency vision, highlighting ten key opportunities such as decentralized cryptocurrency, blockchain-based reputation systems, decentralized advertising, and a marketplace for labor, while also criticizing on-chain reputation systems and underfunding of peer-to-peer exchanges.

Apple's App Store Policies Probed: U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Impact on Blockchain and NFTs

Apple's App Store Policies Probed: U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Impact on Blockchain and NFTs

U.S. Representatives probe Apple's App Store policies, raising concerns over potential impact on blockchain and NFTs, and questioning the balance between security and innovation.

Bill Miller Touts Bitcoin and Coinbase Stocks as Good Investments while Issuing a Warning to Altcoins

Bill Miller Touts Bitcoin and Coinbase Stocks as Good Investments while Issuing a Warning to Altcoins

Renowned Wall Street investor Bill Miller is once again advising investors to capitalize not only on Bitcoin but also Coinbase stocks and issues warn on altcoins.

Coinbase Leaves Japan After Trade Collapse

Coinbase Leaves Japan After Trade Collapse

Coinbase announced its Japan exit on Jan. 18. Customers have a month to remove money and crypto from the site. After February 17, Coinbase Japan users' crypto holdings will be automatically converted to yen (JPY). From Jan. 20, fiat currency deposits are unavailable.

Coinbase Incubated Base Network Sets Sights on Mainnet Launch: A Boon for Ethereum Layer 2 Ecosystem

Coinbase Incubated Base Network Sets Sights on Mainnet Launch: A Boon for Ethereum Layer 2 Ecosystem

Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network backed by Coinbase, is preparing for a mainnet launch, bringing its secure, low-cost solution for decentralized app (dApp) development to the forefront of the blockchain world.

Coinbase Is Under SEC Scrutiny for Staking Programs

Coinbase Is Under SEC Scrutiny for Staking Programs

Coinbase mentioned in its quarterly earnings report that it is under the regulator’s investigation concerning its staking packages.

Coinbase warns of delays for ETH unstaking after Ethereum Merge

Coinbase warns of delays for ETH unstaking after Ethereum Merge

Coinbase users may face delays in unstaking their ETH after Ethereum's Shapella upgrade, due to on-chain processing. Coinbase advises users to be patient and offers a liquid staking option, "cbETH."

Over Half of Fortune 100 Companies Embrace Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3, Reveals Coinbase Report

Over Half of Fortune 100 Companies Embrace Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3, Reveals Coinbase Report

According to a recent report released by Coinbase, more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the US have been actively pursuing crypto, blockchain, or web3 initiatives since the beginning of 2020.

Former Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks Joins Hashdex's Board of Directors

Former Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks Joins Hashdex's Board of Directors

Brian Brooks, former Coinbase CLO and current Valor Capital Group partner, joins Hashdex's Board of Directors, aiming to accelerate the firm's global growth in the crypto asset management space.

Crypto.com Removes Data from CoinMarketCap after Prices go Haywire

Crypto.com Removes Data from CoinMarketCap after Prices go Haywire

Cryptocurrency data provider CoinMarketCap.com had a data failure on Tuesday night, causing many cryptocurrencies to show astronomical gains.

Coinbase Legal Chief Urges Swift US Crypto Legislation Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions

Coinbase Legal Chief Urges Swift US Crypto Legislation Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, emphasized the importance of preventing cryptocurrency misuse and advocated for sensible crypto legislation in the US amidst geopolitical unrest involving Israel and Hamas. Grewal highlighted Coinbase's proactive measures like KYC checks and law enforcement partnerships to curb illicit activities on its platform. The discourse also spurred reactions from the crypto community regarding asset seizures and the role of other crypto exchanges like Binance.

OKX Global Ad Campaign Targets Outdated Financial Systems

OKX Global Ad Campaign Targets Outdated Financial Systems

OKX's global ad campaign calls for a rewrite of the centralized financial system, seemingly taking a dig at Coinbase's "update the system" campaign. OKX argues that the decentralized nature of Web3 means consumers don't need centralized players. The campaign was produced in collaboration with BBDO New York, OKX's advertising agency.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Offloads Coinbase & Robinhood Shares

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Offloads Coinbase & Robinhood Shares

A trading filing showed Wall Street veteran Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has sold more than 1.4 million shares of Coinbase and $500,000 worth of Robinhood shares recently amid the crypto market downturn.

Coinbase Calls for Judicial Intervention on SEC's Inaction

Coinbase Calls for Judicial Intervention on SEC's Inaction

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has filed a formal response with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, urging a mandamus order to compel the SEC to act on Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within 30 days, highlighting the SEC's prolonged inaction and the pressing need for regulatory clarity surrounding digital assets.

Coinbase Legal Chief Requests Revisions to SEC Rulemaking

Coinbase Legal Chief Requests Revisions to SEC Rulemaking

Coinbase's legal chief has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise its proposed rulemaking on registered investment advisers' responsibilities to store client assets with qualified custodians. Coinbase has criticized the SEC's proposed custody rule, claiming that it unfairly targets crypto assets and fails to safeguard them properly.

Former Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Scheme

Former Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Scheme

Ishan Wahi, a former product manager at Coinbase, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in an insider trading scheme that involved using confidential information obtained during his time at Coinbase. Wahi, along with his brother and an associate, allegedly used the information to profit off new token listings, totaling up to $1.5 million.

Kazakhstan Blocks Coinbase, Citing Digital Asset Law

Kazakhstan Blocks Coinbase, Citing Digital Asset Law

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information has blocked Coinbase due to legal conflicts with digital asset regulations, revisiting previous restrictions on other financial platforms.

Coinbase Records Impressive Growth in Q2 Revenue, Earning 2.23B and Exceeding Analysts’ Expectations

Coinbase Records Impressive Growth in Q2 Revenue, Earning 2.23B and Exceeding Analysts’ Expectations

Despite a volatile second-quarter period, Coinbase saw revenue increase in its cryptocurrency business, earning $2.23 billion in revenue.

Coinbase Suspends Trading for $MULTI, $VGX, $OOKI, DDX, JUP, BOND

Coinbase Suspends Trading for $MULTI, $VGX, $OOKI, DDX, JUP, BOND

Coinbase has suspended trading for six cryptocurrencies, BarnBridge, DerivaDAO, Jupiter, Multichain, Ooki, and Voyager, due to recent reviews. Users can still withdraw funds, but the delisting is expected to trigger a downtrend, highlighting regulatory compliance challenges.

Coinbase CEO Compares SEC to Soccer Refs in Criticism of Lack of Clarity Around Crypto Regulation

Coinbase CEO Compares SEC to Soccer Refs in Criticism of Lack of Clarity Around Crypto Regulation

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, compared the SEC to “soccer refs” in a game of pickleball, criticizing the regulator for their lack of clarity around crypto regulation. The comments came after Coinbase revealed they had been issued a Wells notice, which typically precedes an enforcement action. The crypto community has widely condemned the recent notice, with many agreeing that the SEC has reversed its earlier position regarding Coinbase.

1INCH Sets New All-Time High as Token Launches on Coinbase Pro

1INCH Sets New All-Time High as Token Launches on Coinbase Pro

With the decentralized finance boom, many projects have emerged in the DeFi market. 1INCH stands out among them.

Jul 10 Trading Analysis: When bitcoin sneezes, the crypto world catches a cold

Jul 10 Trading Analysis: When bitcoin sneezes, the crypto world catches a cold

With escalating covid19 cases in some US states (esp Florida, Texas, California and etc - it's very hard to ignore that when the cases keep rising), Oil now back to below $40, lack of any macro news tonight and some technical exhaustion signs on equity indices, I think US stocks will trade weak tonight; and I think there is a likelihood that S&P will likely close near the BIG 3k level.

Dogecoin Hits New All-Time High as Bitcoin Stabilizes over $63K

Dogecoin Hits New All-Time High as Bitcoin Stabilizes over $63K

Bitcoin hit a record high of $63,860 and stabilized above the 63K level. As Bitcoin soared, Dogecoin experienced a strong 47% spike on April 14 and hit a record high of $0.1210. What should we expect from DOGE in the short term?

Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain Custodian shares with us the importance of independent third party custodian solutions. He identified three grey areas for assets under custody by the exchange and how Onchain Custodian identifies the custodial needs for crypto players and traditional financial giants!

StanChart and UnionBank of the Philippines Collaborate on PoC of $187 Million Blockchain-Powered Bond

StanChart and UnionBank of the Philippines Collaborate on PoC of $187 Million Blockchain-Powered Bond

The UnionBank of the Philippines and Standard Chartered have created a proof of concept required in the issuance of a blockchain-powered retail bond.

Coinbase's Intention to Sell Blockchain Analytics Software to US Government Watchdogs Created Backlash from Crypto Community

Coinbase's Intention to Sell Blockchain Analytics Software to US Government Watchdogs Created Backlash from Crypto Community

Leading American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase plans to sell its blockchain analytics software called "Coinbase Analytics" to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This decision is not sinking in well with the crypto community because the software will offer identity attribution for domestic and international cryptocurrency addresses to the US government agencies.

Coinbase CEO Avoids Mainstream Media, Prefers YouTube, Podcasts and Blogs

Coinbase CEO Avoids Mainstream Media, Prefers YouTube, Podcasts and Blogs

Brian Armstrong the Coinbase CEO, has joined the list of cryptocurrency executives who prefer to leverage their own blogs and platforms to distribute information to the media, as opposed to direct contact with any journalists.

Google Pay Opens Door to Mainstream Payments for Coinbase's Crypto-Debit Card

Google Pay Opens Door to Mainstream Payments for Coinbase's Crypto-Debit Card

Coinbase Card and Google Pay have partnered to increase the liquidity of cryptos and provide a new form of convenient payment options to clients. Coinbase customers now can use their cards via easy mainstream mobile payments.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong and Tech Giant Apple Butt Heads over Crypto and dApps

Coinbase CEO Armstrong and Tech Giant Apple Butt Heads over Crypto and dApps

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his disappointment over Apple’s lack of flexibility on decentralized applications (dApps) operating on its App store.

VeChain Announces Launch of Blockchain-Based Digital Platform at Cyprus Hospital

VeChain Announces Launch of Blockchain-Based Digital Platform at Cyprus Hospital

In light of COVID-19, VeChain announced the launch of a blockchain-based medical platform at the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus.

Coinbase Wallet Takes a Step Further by Letting Users Earn Interest with New DeFi Integration

Coinbase Wallet Takes a Step Further by Letting Users Earn Interest with New DeFi Integration

Coinbase’s mobile app Coinbase Wallet has previously enabled the access of decentralized applications, Dapps, the crypto giant has taken one step further in the decentralized world. Coinbase has recently announced that the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications will be made available directly via the Coinbase Wallet on both iOS and Android.

World Economic Forum Views Cryptocurrency as Pivotal Tool for Financial Inclusion

World Economic Forum Views Cryptocurrency as Pivotal Tool for Financial Inclusion

The WEF thinks cryptocurrencies can be pivotal in offering financial services to one-third of the world’s adults, approximately 2 billion people, who are unbanked.

Coinbase Lists KAVA, Advancing Ethereum–Cosmos Interoperability

Coinbase Lists KAVA, Advancing Ethereum–Cosmos Interoperability

Today, Coinbase has listed Kava and will launch a massive Learning Rewards Campaign to educate its user base about how Kava is leading the world to Web3.

Silvergate Bank Unaffected by Crypto Market Fall: Growth QTD Report

Silvergate Bank Unaffected by Crypto Market Fall: Growth QTD Report

Silvergate Bank, a division of Silvergate Capital Corp, which provides financial services to entities in the digital currency ecosystem, has come off as one of the most impressive crypto-linked stocks in the Quarter-to-Date (QTD) period.

Coinbase Sees a Significant Uptick in Institutional Demand in Cryptocurrencies in H1 2020

Coinbase Sees a Significant Uptick in Institutional Demand in Cryptocurrencies in H1 2020

Coinbase recently said that there was a significant uptick in institutional demand in cryptocurrencies in H1 2020. The world’s first and largest digital asset, Bitcoin continued to grow in HQ, and the cryptocurrency appreciated 27.3 percent in the first half of the year.

Crypto Going Public in 2021—Three Crypto Giants Set to Take On Wall Street

Crypto Going Public in 2021—Three Crypto Giants Set to Take On Wall Street

As Bitcoin and cryptocurrency continue to rise as an investible asset class, three giants of crypto have announced plans to go public in 2021 and take Wall Street by storm.

Reasons Behind XRP's Surge to Top $1.90

Reasons Behind XRP's Surge to Top $1.90

XRP has been on a tear lately, rallying by more than 65% on a seven-day period to hit $1.90.

Galaxy Digital Calls Coinbase Listing a ‘Netscape Moment for Crypto’ as Digital Assets Rise to New ATHs

Galaxy Digital Calls Coinbase Listing a ‘Netscape Moment for Crypto’ as Digital Assets Rise to New ATHs

Coinbase’s listing on Nasdaq has created quite a stir in the cryptocurrency industry and has served to push many cryptocurrencies to new all-time highs (ATHs).

Coinbase ($COIN) Begins Trading on Nasdaq, Marking a Historic Moment for Crypto

Coinbase ($COIN) Begins Trading on Nasdaq, Marking a Historic Moment for Crypto

Coinbase officially started trading its stock on the Nasdaq US Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 14.

Coinbase CEO Advises New Crypto Investors to Carefully Evaluate Market Risk and Crypto Volatility

Coinbase CEO Advises New Crypto Investors to Carefully Evaluate Market Risk and Crypto Volatility

As Bitcoin breaks $21,000, it may be easy for new investors to want to join the crypto bandwagon before evaluating risks associated with this asset class.

Coinbase Exchange Leaps as Fortune 500 Company

Coinbase Exchange Leaps as Fortune 500 Company

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global Inc has been, added to this year’s list of Fortune 500 companies, making it break the record as the first fully crypto native firm that made the list.

Coinbase NFT Partner Ox Labs Pulls $70m in Series B Funding Round

Coinbase NFT Partner Ox Labs Pulls $70m in Series B Funding Round

0x Labs, the blockchain startup that is in partnership with Nasdaq-listed Coinbase Exchange, has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round with Greylocks Partners at an undisclosed valuation.

Coinbase-backed Crypto Financial Startup Amber Group Raises $1B Investment Round

Coinbase-backed Crypto Financial Startup Amber Group Raises $1B Investment Round

Coinbase-backed cryptocurrency financial services company Amber Group raise worth up $1 billion in funds, aiming at provides investors with many different cryptocurrency products for investment.

Paxful to Boost Financial Inclusion with Its First Crypto Debit Card

Paxful to Boost Financial Inclusion with Its First Crypto Debit Card

Bitcoin trading platform Paxful announced that it will be adding a crypto debit card to its financial services.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Purchased Coinbase Stock on Its First Day of Trading

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Purchased Coinbase Stock on Its First Day of Trading

Ark Investment management LLC, led by widely popular portfolio manager Cathie Wood, purchased $246 million worth of Coinbase stock on April 14, the first day when the US crypto exchange was listed on Nasdaq stock market.

Coinbase Revenue Triples in Q1 2021 amid Lower Than Expected Earnings per Share

Coinbase Revenue Triples in Q1 2021 amid Lower Than Expected Earnings per Share

Coinbase released its first quarterly financial report of 2021 yesterday. This is the company's first earnings report since its direct-listing on Nasdaq on April 14.

Will Bitcoin Ever Get Widespread Adoption in the iGaming Industry?

Will Bitcoin Ever Get Widespread Adoption in the iGaming Industry?

Bitcoin is now over a decade old, although it has only been known and talked about among the general public for the last few years. During the Bitcoin boom of late 2017, we saw endless reports of the ever-growing value of the token and much speculation of how it would continue to rise to tremendously as time goes on.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Ponders Mass Cryptocurrency Adoption on Twitter

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Ponders Mass Cryptocurrency Adoption on Twitter

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, believes that blockchain will help the crypto space to reach 5 billion users.

Union Bank of Philippines Cooperates with Hex Trust for Promoting Pilot Digital Assets Custody Service

Union Bank of Philippines Cooperates with Hex Trust for Promoting Pilot Digital Assets Custody Service

Union Bank of Philippines (UnionBank) announced the bank has paired with Hong Kong-based Hex Trust to pilot digital assets custody service.

Bitcoin Is Better Than Gold: Crypto Exchange Coinbase

Bitcoin Is Better Than Gold: Crypto Exchange Coinbase

On May 1, 2020, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase published an article on its blog claiming that Bitcoin is superior to gold. The crypt exchange had earlier published a similar article where they supported Bitcoin over Gold due to its ease to audit, anonymity, low transaction fee, and ease to be fragmented into smaller fractions.

Can CBDC Drive Financial Inclusion?

Can CBDC Drive Financial Inclusion?

There are still 1.7 billion unbanked in the world. What are the reasons behind such a significant number of unbanked? Can CBDC drive their financial inclusion?

Is Bitcoin still a Safe Haven? The Crypto Community Debates on Twitter Following Global Stock Market Crash

Is Bitcoin still a Safe Haven? The Crypto Community Debates on Twitter Following Global Stock Market Crash

Is Bitcoin still a safe haven? The Crypto Community takes the debate to Twitter after the biggest stock market crash since 2009.

What Can We Learn From Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's Coronavirus Outbreak Contingency Plan for Employees?

What Can We Learn From Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's Coronavirus Outbreak Contingency Plan for Employees?

US health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the coronavirus “is not recognized to be spreading in US communities.”

Gemini's Weekly Update: PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin, Coinbase Unveils Base Layer-2, and Aptos Announces Microsoft Partnership

Gemini's Weekly Update: PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin, Coinbase Unveils Base Layer-2, and Aptos Announces Microsoft Partnership

PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin; Coinbase unveils Base Layer-2; Aptos partners with Microsoft; July inflation below expectations at 3.2% and 4.7% yearly.

Coinbase, Gemini, Binance & Kraken Address Twitter Hack: "Repercussions for Bitcoin Could’ve Been Worse"

Coinbase, Gemini, Binance & Kraken Address Twitter Hack: "Repercussions for Bitcoin Could’ve Been Worse"

Twitter has never in its history experienced as big of a security breach and crypto hack scam as the one that happened earlier this week.

Twitter Massive Hack Attack Traced Back to Crypto Wallet Using BitPay and Coinbase

Twitter Massive Hack Attack Traced Back to Crypto Wallet Using BitPay and Coinbase

In the massive Bitcoin scheme that happened earlier this week, reputed coin exchanges such as Binance, Gemini, and Coinbase were targeted by crypto scammers, and officials have been hard at work investigating the digital trail that may lead back to the crypto scammers.

Coinbase Still Holds 1.4m Bitcoin for Institutional Investors, Representing a Rise of 296% from Q4 2020

Coinbase Still Holds 1.4m Bitcoin for Institutional Investors, Representing a Rise of 296% from Q4 2020

Despite the ups and downs experienced in the Bitcoin market since the fourth quarter of 2020, crypto exchange Coinbase continues to hold 1.4M BTC for institutional customers.

Coinbase IPO May Push BTC Price to $70,000, Just like Tesla Pushed BTC to $60,000

Coinbase IPO May Push BTC Price to $70,000, Just like Tesla Pushed BTC to $60,000

Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone says Coinbase IPO can stir a Bitcoin bull run to $70,000, similar to how Tesla prompted BTC to reach $60,000.

CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin Could Face Correction As Institutional Investment Stalls

CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin Could Face Correction As Institutional Investment Stalls

CEO of CryptoQuant Ki Young Ju has warned about a potential correction as on-chain data indicates institutional investment into BTC appears to have stalled.

Coinbase Introduces Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients

Coinbase Introduces Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients

Coinbase rolls out a new staking crypto service to its institutional clients ahead of Ethereum’s planned transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism, providing more financial options to their portfolios.

Coinbase to Support Ethereum 2.0 Trading and Staking Rewards in 2021, ETH Recovers From Bull Run

Coinbase to Support Ethereum 2.0 Trading and Staking Rewards in 2021, ETH Recovers From Bull Run

Coinbase digital currency exchange voiced its support for Ethereum 2.0, the blockchain upgrade that launched at 12 pm UTC yesterday.

Coinbase and Binance.US Will Support Flare Network's Spark Token Airdrop, Ripple's XRP Price Could Dip

Coinbase and Binance.US Will Support Flare Network's Spark Token Airdrop, Ripple's XRP Price Could Dip

Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance US have lent support for the Flare Network's Spark Token airdrop sending XRP price slightly higher.

Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion

Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion

Ripple has continued to be innovative in finding ways to deliver global financial inclusion amid a struggling COVID-19 economy.

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.

Algorand’s Listing on Coinbase Sparked 30% Price Surge and New All-Time High Market Capitalization

Algorand’s Listing on Coinbase Sparked 30% Price Surge and New All-Time High Market Capitalization

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has listed Algorand on its platform. According to the Coinbase announcement, Algorand (ALGO) has been made available on Coinbase.com and its Apple and Android apps.

Coinbase Looks to List Dogecoin in 2 Months

Coinbase Looks to List Dogecoin in 2 Months

Amid Coinbase’s rise that has seen its revenue soar to new highs, the company stated that it will list new assets, including Dogecoin.

Coinbase Quarterly Trading Volumes Jump 67% to $547B

Coinbase Quarterly Trading Volumes Jump 67% to $547B

U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc said that it saw a surge in quarterly trading volumes with a jump of over 67% to $547 billion in the quarter ended December 31.

Coinbase Acquires FairX, Creating Room for Crypto Derivatives Market

Coinbase Acquires FairX, Creating Room for Crypto Derivatives Market

Coinbase is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives service for its clients by announcing the acquisition of derivatives exchange FairX.

Coinbase Introduces PayID and Premium Services for Aussie Retail Customers

Coinbase Introduces PayID and Premium Services for Aussie Retail Customers

Coinbase offers three new services for Aussie clients. One of these features would allow customers to use PayID as a way to top up their accounts with Australian Dollar transfers.

Coinbase to Taper Down its Hiring Plans amidst Unfavorable Market

Coinbase to Taper Down its Hiring Plans amidst Unfavorable Market

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global Inc, is tapering down its plans to hire more staff this year as current market realities do not permit it.

Coinbase Discontinues Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Lending Product Following SEC’s Warning

Coinbase Discontinues Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Lending Product Following SEC’s Warning

Ongoing regulatory pressure has pushed Coinbase to scrap plans for a cryptocurrency lending product.

Coinbase Reportedly to Acquire Mercado Bitcoin Owner 2TM

Coinbase Reportedly to Acquire Mercado Bitcoin Owner 2TM

America’s largest trading platform, Coinbase Global Inc, is reportedly on track to acquire 2TM- the Brazilian startup that owns the Mercado Bitcoin cryptocurrency exchange.

Coinbase's NFT Platform to Allow Purchase With Credit & Debit Cards

Coinbase's NFT Platform to Allow Purchase With Credit & Debit Cards

Following its new partnership with Mastercard, Coinbase Global Inc will start allowing users to buy NFTs with credit cards and debit cards.

Bitget Seeks 3x Workforce Expansion Amid Ongoing Layoffs

Bitget Seeks 3x Workforce Expansion Amid Ongoing Layoffs

The emerging derivatives exchange platform, Bitget has announced plans to power its ongoing ecosystem growth by adding about 500 more new employees.

Facebook Taps Coinbase to Offer Custody Services for Novi Digital Wallet Rollout

Facebook Taps Coinbase to Offer Custody Services for Novi Digital Wallet Rollout

Facebook is launching Novi digital wallet. The social giant has hired Coinbase to serve as a custody partner.

NBA Superstar's Thirty Five Ventures Signs Deal With Coinbase

NBA Superstar's Thirty Five Ventures Signs Deal With Coinbase

Thirty Five Ventures, co-founded by NBA superstar Kevin Durant and sports manager Rich Kleiman, announced a new multi-year business partnership with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Global.

Coinbase Allows Employees to Get Four Charge Weeks Holidays for Restoring Energy

Coinbase Allows Employees to Get Four Charge Weeks Holidays for Restoring Energy

Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it will give its employees four charging weeks (roughly one per quarter) in 2022 to allow employees to store power.

Coinbase Finally Sets Up Crypto Trading Services in India

Coinbase Finally Sets Up Crypto Trading Services in India

The establishment of a local foothold follows Coinbase’s acquisition of the Indian-based AI-powered support platform Agara.

Paradigm Bags Record-breaking $2.5b for Largest Crypto Venture Fund

Paradigm Bags Record-breaking $2.5b for Largest Crypto Venture Fund

Crypto investment firm Paradigm One smashed a previous record of $2.2 billion with $2.5 billion for the largest cryptocurrency venture fund ever.

Coinbase Supports Apple Pay to Purchase Cryptos and to Integrate with Google Pay

Coinbase Supports Apple Pay to Purchase Cryptos and to Integrate with Google Pay

Coinbase now provides customers with more payment methods for transactions by allowing users to use Apple Pay to purchase cryptocurrency assets on its trading platform.

Google Partners With Dapper Labs to Aid the Growth of Web3.0

Google Partners With Dapper Labs to Aid the Growth of Web3.0

Google has inked a multi-year partnership with Dapper Labs to help scale the development of Web3.0.

Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Ribbit Capital Files $350 Million Blank Check IPO with SEC

Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Ribbit Capital Files $350 Million Blank Check IPO with SEC

Ribbit Capital, an early Bitcoin VC firm, has filed for a $350 million initial public offering with the SEC leveraging its “blank check” structure.

Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO

Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO

Coinbase has hired Facebook’s former head of brand and product marketing, Kate Rouch, as its new chief marketing officer.

Coinbase Adds Direct Paycheck Deposit Feature into Crypto Accounts

Coinbase Adds Direct Paycheck Deposit Feature into Crypto Accounts

Coinbase is launching a new feature on its platform that aims to bring one step closer to being de-factor bank accounts for its crypto users.

Coinbase Q3 Financial Data Lower Than Expected, Stock Falls

Coinbase Q3 Financial Data Lower Than Expected, Stock Falls

Coinbase's Q3 financial data revealed that the total net income and the earnings per share owned by shareholders were lower than what analysts had expected.

Coinbase to Release Q4 Results, Crypto Winter Expected to Cause amid Ukraine- Russia War

Coinbase to Release Q4 Results, Crypto Winter Expected to Cause amid Ukraine- Russia War

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, announced that it will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on February 24, 2022, EST. Wall Street analysts expect a brief winter in the cryptocurrency market due to the Crisis in Russia and Ukraine.

Australia's Crypto Processing Firm Banxa to Lay off One-Third of its Staff

Australia's Crypto Processing Firm Banxa to Lay off One-Third of its Staff

Australian cryptocurrency payments processing firm Banxa Holdings has disclosed its plans to retrench almost a third of its staff, making the headlines as one of the platforms to explore this route in its cost-cutting mission.

Coinbase Says Goodbye to Over 60 Employees

Coinbase Says Goodbye to Over 60 Employees

Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc has announced a fresh job cut of over 60 from its recruiting and institutional onboarding teams.

Coinbase Enters Singapore after Gaining Licence

Coinbase Enters Singapore after Gaining Licence

Coinbase has entered the Singaporean market as it has gained approval from the central bank to offer its crypto services in the city-state.

Coinbase Traffic Hits Historic Highs Following Super Bowl Ad, Jumping to Top 2 on App Store

Coinbase Traffic Hits Historic Highs Following Super Bowl Ad, Jumping to Top 2 on App Store

Following a minute-long ad worth $14 million meant for the Super Bowl, US-based crypto exchange Coinbase raked in the dividends because traffic reached historic highs.

Crypto Lender Celsius Raises $400M as Investors Shun Regulatory Crackdowns

Crypto Lender Celsius Raises $400M as Investors Shun Regulatory Crackdowns

Kentucky-based digital asset lending platform Celsius Network has announced its latest $400 million fundraisers as led by WestCap and CDPQ.

Coinbase Acquires Cryptographic Security Company Unbound, Strengthening Presence in Israel

Coinbase Acquires Cryptographic Security Company Unbound, Strengthening Presence in Israel

Coinbase has made another strategic acquisition to expand its business capabilities. The exchange is joining forces with the Unbound team to offer an even better value proposition to the Unbound customers in Israel.

FTX Secures Global Sponsorship Deal With Golden State Warriors, Estimated $10M Worth

FTX Secures Global Sponsorship Deal With Golden State Warriors, Estimated $10M Worth

FTX Derivatives Exchange has inked a global sponsorship deal with professional NBA basketball team Golden State Warriors. Reportedly, the deal is a multi-year pact estimated to be worth about $10 million.

Coinbase To Invest in Singapore’s Zipmex following Acquisition Talks

Coinbase To Invest in Singapore’s Zipmex following Acquisition Talks

Coinbase discussed acquisition deals with Zipmex. After negotiations, the two firms have agreed on strategic investments.

Coinbase Seeks to Raise $1.5B Senior Notes to Power its Product Development

Coinbase Seeks to Raise $1.5B Senior Notes to Power its Product Development

Coinbase seeks to sell out $1.5 billion worth of Senior Notes to power its product development drive.

Coinbase and Brian Armstrong Named as Defendants in a Securities Lawsuit

Coinbase and Brian Armstrong Named as Defendants in a Securities Lawsuit

Coinbase Global Inc, Coinbase Inc, and Brian Armstrong have been named defendants in a class-action lawsuit. Three leading exchanges are accused of without sharing the required risks involved in trading as many as 79 different tokens.

Coinbase Backs Lawsuit against US Treasury over Tornado Cash Sanctions

Coinbase Backs Lawsuit against US Treasury over Tornado Cash Sanctions

A group of crypto users are challenging the US Treasury Department's sanctions of Tornado Cash in court. Coinbase is backing the legal action.

Coinbase Facing SEC Probe over Crypto Listing: Sources

Coinbase Facing SEC Probe over Crypto Listing: Sources

Coinbase is reportedly facing a probe from the US SEC into whether it improperly let Americans trade digital assets that should have been registered as securities.

U.S. Requests Crypto Exchanges to Avoid Russian Running away from Sanctions

U.S. Requests Crypto Exchanges to Avoid Russian Running away from Sanctions

The U.S. is reportedly urging major crypto exchanges to make sure no Russian individuals or institutions escape from the sanctions by using cryptocurrencies.

Ex-Coinbase Staff Sued in Insider Trading Case

Ex-Coinbase Staff Sued in Insider Trading Case

32-year-old Ishan Wahi, the former Product Manager at Coinbase Global Inc, has been charged in a district court in Washington for orchestrating an insider trading fraud.

Coinbase Sued over $350M in Damages Due to Patent Infringement

Coinbase Sued over $350M in Damages Due to Patent Infringement

The digital currency exchange platform Coinbase Global Inc. has been sued by Veritaseum Capital LLC over patent infringement in Delaware federal court

Did Coinbase CEO Steal a Blockchain Startup's Work? This Lawsuit Alleges so

Did Coinbase CEO Steal a Blockchain Startup's Work? This Lawsuit Alleges so

Brian Armstrong is currently being accused of stealing the works of blockchain startup MouseBelt Labs, both of whom invested in Knowledgr, an academic research platform designed to reward participants in cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase User Sues IRS for Illegal Seizure of Crypto Records

Coinbase User Sues IRS for Illegal Seizure of Crypto Records

James Harper, a Bitcoin researcher, is suing the IRS, its commissioner, and nearly a dozen of its agents for violating his Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights—his right to privacy and right to due process—with their infamous Letter 6137 in July last year.

Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum

Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum

Coinbase and Circle Centre Consortium have expanded USDC from Ethereum to Algorand’s blockchain as part of its multi-chain USDC framework.

Why Did Venezuela Block Citizens’ Access to Coinbase Crypto Exchange?

Why Did Venezuela Block Citizens’ Access to Coinbase Crypto Exchange?

Venezuela has blocked access to Coinbase crypto exchange and MercaDolar fiat remittance platform, but why?

5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”

5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”

About 60 employees have left Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange because of the firm’s new controversial policy.

NYC Mayor to Receive 1st Paycheck in Crypto Converted via Coinbase

NYC Mayor to Receive 1st Paycheck in Crypto Converted via Coinbase

New York City's new mayor Eric Adams said that his first paycheck will be converted into Bitcoin and Ethereum via Coinbase Global.

Coinbase Going Public Might Not Benefit Cryptocurrency Market After All

Coinbase Going Public Might Not Benefit Cryptocurrency Market After All

Coinbase has allegedly started moving towards a stock market listing that could reportedly occur as early as this year—but would that necessarily enhance exposure for mainstream investors to the crypto market?

Coinbase Will Not Bar Russian Users Unless New Laws Requires: CEO Brian Armstrong

Coinbase Will Not Bar Russian Users Unless New Laws Requires: CEO Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO says the exchange will not ban Russian users, citing the fact that many citizens are not supportive of the decision of their president to go to war against Ukraine.

Coinbase Goes Down, Causing XRP Token Price to Flash Crash on the Crypto Exchange

Coinbase Goes Down, Causing XRP Token Price to Flash Crash on the Crypto Exchange

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange experienced technical difficulties that knocked down XRP token’s price on the platform by 30%.

Coinbase Launches Crypto Card Connecting with Apple Pay & Google Pay

Coinbase Launches Crypto Card Connecting with Apple Pay & Google Pay

A select group of Coinbase customers can now utilize the firms crypto debit cards to make purchases while earning rebates.

Coinbase Appoints Marc Andreessen in Management Reshuffle Ahead of Potential IPO

Coinbase Appoints Marc Andreessen in Management Reshuffle Ahead of Potential IPO

Coinbase has made a board reshuffle that sees the additions of Silicon Valley mogul Gokul Rajaram and ventures capitalist Marc Andreessen. The reshuffle comes amid rumor of a potential Coinbase IPO.

Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Launch Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Clients

Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Launch Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Clients

Coinbase announced yesterday that it was going to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to their US customers, set to be in effect for fall of this year.

Coinbase Going Public via Direct Listing on Nasdaq to be Expected as SEC Publishes Registration Statement

Coinbase Going Public via Direct Listing on Nasdaq to be Expected as SEC Publishes Registration Statement

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange is officially going to be listed on NASDAQ as a publicly-traded company.

Coinbase Considers Support for 18 New Cryptos Including VeChain, Prompting Higher Prices

Coinbase Considers Support for 18 New Cryptos Including VeChain, Prompting Higher Prices

Coinbase is considering adding a new range of digital assets, including VeChain, Aragon, Bancor, Siacoin, Origin Protocol, and Ren to its potential listings.

Coinbase Adds Support for Ledger Hardware Wallets

Coinbase Adds Support for Ledger Hardware Wallets

Coinbase Global Inc, the biggest exchange in the United States has confirmed that its Wallet browser extension now has support for the Ledger Hardware Wallets.

Coinbase to Suspend Coinbase Pro Platform By Year-End, Developing New Advance Trading Interface

Coinbase to Suspend Coinbase Pro Platform By Year-End, Developing New Advance Trading Interface

American cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase Global Inc has unveiled plans to close down its Coinbase Pro platform by the end of the year. A new trading platform is expected to launch to substitute.

Can Coinbase Run with the Crypto Bulls? Network Congestion Delays Bitcoin Withdrawals

Can Coinbase Run with the Crypto Bulls? Network Congestion Delays Bitcoin Withdrawals

Coinbase has again experienced technical difficulties during heavy crypto trading, this time announcing delays in BTC withdrawals. Can the exchange keep up with the bull run?

Binance to Bolster Crypto Utility With New Cashback Feature

Binance to Bolster Crypto Utility With New Cashback Feature

Binance Exchange, the world’s largest digital currency trading platform by volume has unveiled its new crypto cashback program for all Binance Card holders

Coinbase Stock Volatility Similar to Bitcoin, Ark Invest Purchases $246M Worth of $COIN

Coinbase Stock Volatility Similar to Bitcoin, Ark Invest Purchases $246M Worth of $COIN

As Coinbase opened trading on the Nasdaq, the volatility has seen in the share price trend mimics that of Bitcoin and the broader cryptospace

The Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchanges In 2021

The Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchanges In 2021

It can be extremely scary to invest in cryptocurrencies especially for a new time investor due to the constant news they hear about scams.

Coinbase Requires Regional Users to Provide Recipient Details for Crypto Transfers

Coinbase Requires Regional Users to Provide Recipient Details for Crypto Transfers

Coinbase will require regional users to provide recipients' names and addresses whenever they transfer funds to other firms or exchanges, effective in April.

Coinbase Lists DeFi Tokens AAVE, BNT, and SNX as Warning of US Crypto Wallet Regulation Looms

Coinbase Lists DeFi Tokens AAVE, BNT, and SNX as Warning of US Crypto Wallet Regulation Looms

2020 has been all about the DeFi boom. Many crypto exchanges have welcomed the DeFi craze with open arms, notably Coinbase, with the addition of new coins.

Crypto.com Lands in Italy by Acquiring Operating License

Crypto.com Lands in Italy by Acquiring Operating License

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has landed registration and regulatory approval from the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) in Italy.

Coinbase Reveals Firm Received Around 2000 Subpoenas From Authorities Over Customer's Data

Coinbase Reveals Firm Received Around 2000 Subpoenas From Authorities Over Customer's Data

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed in its newly released transparency report that it got served a sum total of 1,914 government requests.

Coinbase’s Direct Listing Reference Price Set at $250 per Share by Nasdaq

Coinbase’s Direct Listing Reference Price Set at $250 per Share by Nasdaq

The Nasdaq Stock Market has set a reference price of $250 per share for the direct listing of Coinbase Global Inc., the largest US crypto exchange that will go public on April 14.

Deutsche Boerse to Delist Coinbase Shares Citing "Missing Reference Data"

Deutsche Boerse to Delist Coinbase Shares Citing "Missing Reference Data"

Coinbase shares will be delisted on Deutsche Boerse'trading platforms after "missing reference data" was uncovered.

Coinbase Confirms No Risk Exposure to Bankrupt Crypto Firms

Coinbase Confirms No Risk Exposure to Bankrupt Crypto Firms

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said in an announcement Wednesday that it had no risk-free exposure to bankrupt crypto firms including Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, and Voyager Digital.

The Issuance of a $1.5B Junk Bond by Coinbase Indicates Investors are Eager to Join Crypto

The Issuance of a $1.5B Junk Bond by Coinbase Indicates Investors are Eager to Join Crypto

Coinbase's sale of a junk bond with a total value of $1.5 billion shows that cryptocurrencies have gradually become mainstream.

Coinbase Sued for XRP Token Sales, List of Complaints against the Cryptocurrency Exchange Grows

Coinbase Sued for XRP Token Sales, List of Complaints against the Cryptocurrency Exchange Grows

In a surprising twist of events, US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is also being sued for the sale of XRP tokens.

Coinbase Reportedly Planning to Go Public This Year—Paving the Way for the Next Phase of Crypto Adoption

Coinbase Reportedly Planning to Go Public This Year—Paving the Way for the Next Phase of Crypto Adoption

According to sources, Coinbase has started planning for a stock market listing this year, which would make it the first major US cryptocurrency exchange to go public.

Coinbase CEO Defends Decision to License Analytics Platform to US Secret Service

Coinbase CEO Defends Decision to License Analytics Platform to US Secret Service

CEO of Coinbase Brian Armstrong sold his blockchain analytics software to US Secret Service, and addressed any worries investors might have concerning privacy issues.

Bybit Becomes the Latest Exchange to Retrench its Staff

Bybit Becomes the Latest Exchange to Retrench its Staff

Bybit has joined the latest round of layoff action in a bid to reposition its businesses amid the ongoing crypto market slump. The spokesperson of the exchange said affected colleagues will be accorded a severance package.

Coinbase Secures Registered VASP from Dutch Central Bank

Coinbase Secures Registered VASP from Dutch Central Bank

Nasdaq-listed digital currency trading giant Coinbase Global Inc has announced its official registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) with the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank — DNB).

Coinbase Extends Services to Institutional Users

Coinbase Extends Services to Institutional Users

Coinbase Global Inc said the exchange it is offering prime brokerage services for institutional customers, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Stance "Leaves People Behind"

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Stance "Leaves People Behind"

Following the move by Coinbase to offer severance packages to staff who disagree with the ‘apolitical’ stance of the firm, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey has slammed the move.

Coinbase Cuts Employees By 18% as Market Outlook Remains Bleak

Coinbase Cuts Employees By 18% as Market Outlook Remains Bleak

CEO Brian Armstrong has announced that approximately 18% of all of Coinbase Global Inc’s workforce will be laid off as the cryptocurrency trading platform strategizes to navigate the now evident crypto winter.

Coinbase Finally Files IPO with SEC—Is Brian Armstrong a Capitalist or Cypherpunk?

Coinbase Finally Files IPO with SEC—Is Brian Armstrong a Capitalist or Cypherpunk?

The Coinbase Initial Public Offering (IPO) has finally been filed and now awaits the review and approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Binance Exchange Stacks Bitcoin as Prices Fall Below $20,000

Binance Exchange Stacks Bitcoin as Prices Fall Below $20,000

Binance cryptocurrency exchange, unlike any other may be taking advantage of the current market crash to top its Bitcoin (BTC) bag

Coinbase to Revoke Job Offers Extended to Newly Employed Staff

Coinbase to Revoke Job Offers Extended to Newly Employed Staff

Coinbase Global Inc, the largest trading platform in the United States is going all tough on its no-hiring plans which was announced by Emilie Choi, the firm’s President and COO about 2 weeks ago

Coinbase Sold its Blockchain Based Data Analytics Software to the US Secret Service

Coinbase Sold its Blockchain Based Data Analytics Software to the US Secret Service

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has sold its blockchain-based data analytics software to the United States Secret Service. The analytics software was made available to the secret service in a contract worth $183,750 and billed to span through May 9, 2024.

Coinbase Launches 1st Crypto Derivatives Product, Focusing on Retail Brokers

Coinbase Launches 1st Crypto Derivatives Product, Focusing on Retail Brokers

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange (formerly FairX) is launching its first crypto derivatives product Nano Bitcoin futures (BIT) on June 27.

Coinbase to Expand European Operations by Acquiring Italian License

Coinbase to Expand European Operations by Acquiring Italian License

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc has announced it has tapped a new license from the Italian market regulator, the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM).

Coinbase Reports $1.8 Billion Total Revenue for Q1 2021 and Outperforms Its 2020 Figures

Coinbase Reports $1.8 Billion Total Revenue for Q1 2021 and Outperforms Its 2020 Figures

Coinbase released its Q1 report showing an estimated revenue of $1.8 billion and 6.1 million monthly transacting users.

Coinbase Cloud Adds Solana Archive Node

Coinbase Cloud Adds Solana Archive Node

Blockchain infrastructure protocol Coinbase Cloud launches Solana Archive Node to help developers build better products and services on Solana.

Bybit Enters Brazil After Govt Approval for Crypto

Bybit Enters Brazil After Govt Approval for Crypto

Dubai-based cryptocurrency trading platform, Bybit has announced its full-scale expansion into Latin America through Brazil.

Coinbase Rises ahead of Second-quarter Earnings Report

Coinbase Rises ahead of Second-quarter Earnings Report

Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have been rising recently this week, although they are still down nearly 70% from the beginning of 2022.

Coinbase Applies to the National Futures Association for Trading Crypto Futures

Coinbase Applies to the National Futures Association for Trading Crypto Futures

Digital currency exchange Coinbase is working hard to become a qualified cryptocurrency derivatives commission merchant.

Coinbase Falls Short in the S&P Global Ratings as Crypto Winter Stiffens

Coinbase Falls Short in the S&P Global Ratings as Crypto Winter Stiffens

Financial analytics firm S&P Global Ratings has disclosed that Coinbase has been ranked lower for the reduction in its overall earnings in Q2 this year

Coinbase Will Go Public Via Direct Listing Not IPO

Coinbase Will Go Public Via Direct Listing Not IPO

Coinbase has revealed that it plans to go public through a direct listing instead of a traditional Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Coinbase to Launch 2nd Crypto Derivatives Product-Nano Ether Futures for Retail Brokers

Coinbase to Launch 2nd Crypto Derivatives Product-Nano Ether Futures for Retail Brokers

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange (formerly FairX) will launch its second crypto derivatives product, Nano Ether Futures Contracts (ET) on August 29.

Coinbase Puts Gnosis, Metal & Raydium on its Roadmap

Coinbase Puts Gnosis, Metal & Raydium on its Roadmap

U.S. Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase has updated its roadmap, adding two Ethereum-based altcoins, Gnosis (GNO) and Metal (MTL), and a project built on the Solana blockchain Raydium (RAY).

Coinbase Allows Crypto Investors to Cash Out in Pesos in Mexico

Coinbase Allows Crypto Investors to Cash Out in Pesos in Mexico

Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said it launched a pilot program in Mexico on Tuesday, allowing crypto investors to cash out cryptocurrencies in Pesos in Mexico.

Coinbase to Suspend XRP Token Trading in January as SEC Sues Ripple

Coinbase to Suspend XRP Token Trading in January as SEC Sues Ripple

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange will delist XRP, following the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit against Ripple.

Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Support CBDCs in the Future as Long as They Meet Listing Standards

Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Support CBDCs in the Future as Long as They Meet Listing Standards

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase's CEO, has stated that the crypto exchange was open to the idea of supporting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on its network in the future.

No Significant Risk Exposure to FTX or FTT, Says Coinbase CEO

No Significant Risk Exposure to FTX or FTT, Says Coinbase CEO

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that Coinbase has no significant exposure to FTX and its platform currency FTT, as well as Alameda's exposure.

Swyftx Lays Off One Out of Five Staff on Account of Crypto Winter

Swyftx Lays Off One Out of Five Staff on Account of Crypto Winter

Australian cryptocurrency exchange known as Swyftx with its location in the Brisbane region has announced that it is cutting down on its staff strength by 21% which means that it would be letting go of up to 74 of its staff

Coinbase Adds New Feature That Lets US Customers Purchase Cryptocurrency Through PayPal

Coinbase Adds New Feature That Lets US Customers Purchase Cryptocurrency Through PayPal

Coinbase has rolled out a new feature that enables US customers to buy crypto assets through PayPal.

Coinbase Says it Will List Potential Forked Tokens Following Post-Ethereum Merge

Coinbase Says it Will List Potential Forked Tokens Following Post-Ethereum Merge

Ethereum's merge is drawing nearer. Coinbase has said it will evaluate potential fork tokens that might emerge after the merge.

California Court Orders Kraken Exchange to Reveal Identities of Users who Have Transacted in Crypto

California Court Orders Kraken Exchange to Reveal Identities of Users who Have Transacted in Crypto

IRS has secured authorization from a federal court to issue a John Doe warrant to Kraken to reveal the identity of users transacting in crypto.

Coinbase Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer from Facebook's Legal Team: Introducing Paul Grewal

Coinbase Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer from Facebook's Legal Team: Introducing Paul Grewal

Coinbase proudly announced in a July 8 blog post that a new addition will be made to the crypto exchange’s legal team. Paul Grewal, a former US magistrate judge in California and Deputy General Counsel for Facebook, will be joining the ranks of the digital currency exchange.

Coinbase's 'Nano' Bitcoin Futures Product Surges amid Declining Trading Volume

Coinbase's 'Nano' Bitcoin Futures Product Surges amid Declining Trading Volume

Coinbase's new derivatives unit is capturing the interest of new retail traders who are eyeing the crypto exchange's "nano" bitcoin product amid the company's collapsing trading volumes.

Coinbase Exchange Users Can Borrow Up to $1M Loan with Bitcoin as Collateral

Coinbase Exchange Users Can Borrow Up to $1M Loan with Bitcoin as Collateral

American digital currency exchange Coinbase Global has launched a loan service that will allow its users to take up to 40% of the total value of their Bitcoin holdings as a loan.

Binance Looks to Hire 2,000 New Staff

Binance Looks to Hire 2,000 New Staff

Binance exchange is arguably living up to its ranking as the biggest digital currency trading platform in the world as it has unveiled its plans to hire as many as 2000 new workers despite the current financial market meltdown

Coinbase and Binance Amongst the 70 Crypto Firms Awaiting Licensing, Said by MAS

Coinbase and Binance Amongst the 70 Crypto Firms Awaiting Licensing, Said by MAS

American cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase and Binance exchange, two of the world’s largest digital currency brokerages are notably amongst the few platforms awaiting license approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Coinbase to Close Its San Francisco Headquarters in 2022

Coinbase to Close Its San Francisco Headquarters in 2022

Coinbase will be moving out of its San Francisco headquarters by 2022.

Coinbase Refuses to Mix Politics With Business, Offers Unsatisfied Staff Severance Packages

Coinbase Refuses to Mix Politics With Business, Offers Unsatisfied Staff Severance Packages

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced a generous severance package to staff who find it difficult to focus on the company’s missions.

Coinbase to Release New Fee Schedule

Coinbase to Release New Fee Schedule

The new fee schedule will adjust tiers, and change the taker and maker fee structure for transaction tiers above $100,000-$1 million.

About 6,000 Users Falls Trap as Victims under Phishing Attack: Coinbase

About 6,000 Users Falls Trap as Victims under Phishing Attack: Coinbase

The Nasdaq-listed trading platform, Coinbase, says about 6,000 of its users were suffering as victims of a phishing attack that saw user's balances cleared.

Coinbase Blocked 25,000 Wallet Addresses of Russian Individuals or Entities Linked to Illegal Activities

Coinbase Blocked 25,000 Wallet Addresses of Russian Individuals or Entities Linked to Illegal Activities

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. said it has blocked 25,000 wallet addresses of Russian individuals or entities linked to illegal activities.

DEX Platform Velodrome Accuses Coder Gabagool of Stealing $350K

DEX Platform Velodrome Accuses Coder Gabagool of Stealing $350K

Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Velodrome has come out to make an accusation against one of its in-house developers, Gabagool, for stealing the sum of $350,000 from the platform.

NBA champion Andre Iguodala to Accept Salary Payment in Bitcoin

NBA champion Andre Iguodala to Accept Salary Payment in Bitcoin

American basketball player Andre Iguodala, who plays for the NBA's Golden State Warriors, tweeted Monday that he will accept bitcoin as a salary.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong To Sell 2% Stake to Fund Science and Tech Development

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong To Sell 2% Stake to Fund Science and Tech Development

Science and technology play a crucial role in responding to the most important issues facing the world today. This is why Coinbase CEO is funding the initiative.

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Singapore's Aim to Become a Web3 Hub at Expense of Crypto Trading

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Singapore's Aim to Become a Web3 Hub at Expense of Crypto Trading

Armstrong seems to say that Singapore can’t become a Web3 hub while doing away with cryptocurrency.

SEC Chair on FTX Collapse: Investors Need Better Protection

SEC Chair on FTX Collapse: Investors Need Better Protection

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors need more protection in the wake of FTX collapse

Ex-Coinbase Ventures Lead to Join Core Team at Synapse

Ex-Coinbase Ventures Lead to Join Core Team at Synapse

Following successful stints at crypto firms Coinbase and Dharma, Max Bronstein has joined DeFi-focused company Synapse.

Brian Amstrong Sees Bitcoin as a Flight to Safety Asset in 5 -10 Yrs

Brian Amstrong Sees Bitcoin as a Flight to Safety Asset in 5 -10 Yrs

Coinbase's Brian Armstrong foresees Bitcoin serving as a safe investment asset in about a decade

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase has been beefing up a team focusing on emerging markets in other areas of the globe.

Crypto & the FATF Travel Rule: FinCEN Suggests Challenges in Governance, Not Technology

Crypto & the FATF Travel Rule: FinCEN Suggests Challenges in Governance, Not Technology

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule has been in the center of attention lately, which concerns crypto transactions above a certain amount must be accompanied by identifying information.The rule is an update to the existing FATF Recommendation 16, regarding cross-border and domestic wire transfers, and is intended to address the anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) challenges as crypto adoption increases. The FATF Travel Rule could mean implications for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and custodians.

Cardano Working With SA Blockchain Alliance to Free African Enterprise from Politically Entrenched Legacy Banking Systems

Cardano Working With SA Blockchain Alliance to Free African Enterprise from Politically Entrenched Legacy Banking Systems

The Cardano Foundation has partnered with the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) in a bid to expand blockchain adoption and bring financial inclusion to the country of 59 million.

Cardano Breaks Correlation with Bitcoin Price with Recent Partnership with Coinbase and Shelley Mainnet Launch

Cardano Breaks Correlation with Bitcoin Price with Recent Partnership with Coinbase and Shelley Mainnet Launch

Cardano recently partnered with Coinbase Custody to allow ADA holders to stake and store their funds in a secure cold wallet. The launch is expected in Q4 of 2020, once the staking rewards on Cardano’s Shelley mainnet becomes available.

DeFi Investing Platform Zerion Raises $8.2M in Series A Funding Led by Mosaic Ventures

DeFi Investing Platform Zerion Raises $8.2M in Series A Funding Led by Mosaic Ventures

San Francisco -based Decentralized finance (DeFi) investing app -Zerion announced to complete a Series A funding with a total value of $8.2 million Wednesday.

Uniswap Monthly Volume Surpasses Coinbase Under the Influence of the DeFi Craze

Uniswap Monthly Volume Surpasses Coinbase Under the Influence of the DeFi Craze

Under the influence of the decentralized finance (DeFi) craze, decentralized exchange Uniswap has processed $15.3 billion in monthly volume in September.

Yearn Finance (YFI) DeFi Token Hits $38K, Smashing Bitcoin's Price Record with 3,500% Price Surge

Yearn Finance (YFI) DeFi Token Hits $38K, Smashing Bitcoin's Price Record with 3,500% Price Surge

Yearn.finance (YFI) surged to a new all-time high over the weekend, recording a market value north of $38,000 per token and beating Bitcoin’s record in 2017.

Coinbase Pro Will List Uniswap Token UNI Instead of Sushi Token

Coinbase Pro Will List Uniswap Token UNI Instead of Sushi Token

Major United States crypto exchange Coinbase will list the Uniswap token UNI which was launched earlier today but snubs Sushi token.

Coinbase is Safest Crypto Exchange Overall: BrokerChooser

Coinbase is Safest Crypto Exchange Overall: BrokerChooser

On a scale of 5, Coinbase received 4.1 for the overall safety score. The exchange was also ranked as a tier 1 for other sub-categories.

Coinbase NFT Marketplace is Open to All

Coinbase NFT Marketplace is Open to All

Coinbase NFT marketplace is still in beta version and its focus is on creating a social platform for community members of buyers and sellers who can test it and build a larger community.

Cryptex Finance to Launch NFT Index Token JPEGz in Q4

Cryptex Finance to Launch NFT Index Token JPEGz in Q4

Cryptex Finance is set to launch a new JPEGz token powered by Chainlink and Coinbase Cloud.

Over $37Bn worth of Crypto Sent to NFT-related Smart Contracts in First 4 Months: Chainalysis

Over $37Bn worth of Crypto Sent to NFT-related Smart Contracts in First 4 Months: Chainalysis

The volume of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) transactions turned to stabilise in 2022 after explosive growth in 2021, according to the latest report from Chainalysis.

Coinbase Partners with Chainlink Labs to Launch NFT Floor Price Service

Coinbase Partners with Chainlink Labs to Launch NFT Floor Price Service

Blockchain infrastructure protocol Coinbase Cloud and decentralized oracle network Chainlink Labs work together by launching an NFT floor price feed service.

Coinbase Exchange's NFT Marketplace Goes Live in Beta

Coinbase Exchange's NFT Marketplace Goes Live in Beta

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase Global Inc, has announced the launch of the Beta version of its NFT marketplace, months after it unveiled plans to launch the service.

Coinbase Wallet Rolls Out Support for NFTs

Coinbase Wallet Rolls Out Support for NFTs

Nasdaq-listed digital currency trading platform Coinbase Global Inc has expanded the support for its self-custody wallet to include NFTs.

Kraken Exchange Opens Waiting List for its NFT Platform

Kraken Exchange Opens Waiting List for its NFT Platform

American digital currency trading platform Kraken has announced the waitlist for its NFT marketplace or platform.

NBA to Release 18,000 NFTs in the 2022 Playoffs

NBA to Release 18,000 NFTs in the 2022 Playoffs

The National Basketball Association (NBA), a professional basketball league in the United States, will mint 18,000 dynamic NFT on the Ethereum network for each player taking part in this year’s playoffs.

Coinbase Exchange Launches its NFT Marketplace

Coinbase Exchange Launches its NFT Marketplace

Digital asset trading platform Coinbase has announced the launch of the NFT marketplace targeted to empowering digital artists and the broader metaverse.

Hacking Ransomware Group REvil Threatens to Strike Again

Hacking Ransomware Group REvil Threatens to Strike Again

Previously known to be the company that has hacked big-name Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, REvil threatens to keep up with their devious activities. This time, the new scheme that they plan to carry out entails big-name celebrities, such as rap star Nicki Minaj, and NBA superstar Lebron James. They also extended their cyber-attacks to include Mariah Carey.

Dogecoin Accepted as Payment by NBA's Dallas Mavericks as Owner Mark Cuban Invests in NFT Platform

Dogecoin Accepted as Payment by NBA's Dallas Mavericks as Owner Mark Cuban Invests in NFT Platform

NBA's Dallas Mavericks will be accepting Dogecoin (DOGE) payments for tickets and merchandise purchased online.

Dapper Labs Raises $18M in Token Sale

Dapper Labs Raises $18M in Token Sale

The team responsible for the crypto-collectibles phenomenon “Crypto Kitties” has just secured an $18 million token sale.

Billionaire Mark Cuban Reveals that He Has Invested in Bitcoin

Billionaire Mark Cuban Reveals that He Has Invested in Bitcoin

Billionaire Mark Cuban revealed in a past interview that his team, Dallas Mavericks, is accepting Bitcoins for tickets and merchandise. Cuban has been a sharp critic of crypto in the past but it seems like his view has changed.

Chainlink’s LINK Crypto Price Surges to a New All-Time High, Signaling a Strong Altcoin Season

Chainlink’s LINK Crypto Price Surges to a New All-Time High, Signaling a Strong Altcoin Season

Chainlink has surged to an all-time high, $8.48, as recent new partnerships have instigated its bull run. Likely factors that pushed the crypto into its strong momentum were recent high-profile partnerships, price discovery, and the strong altcoin market.

Australian Football Club Perth Glory FC to be Tokenized by New Owners London Football Exchange

Australian Football Club Perth Glory FC to be Tokenized by New Owners London Football Exchange

Sports clubs and cryptocurrency, will this lead to a new method of ownership in global sports?

Dogecoin (DOGE) now Available for Purchase at 1,800 ATMs in 45 US States

Dogecoin (DOGE) now Available for Purchase at 1,800 ATMs in 45 US States

Dogecoin, the meme-based cryptocurrency, can now be purchased directly from Coinflip ATMs in 45 of the 50 US states.

Is the Crypto Market about to Burst? Mark Cuban Compares Crypto Downtrend to Internet Stock Bubble

Is the Crypto Market about to Burst? Mark Cuban Compares Crypto Downtrend to Internet Stock Bubble

Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban says that the current crypto market is similar to the internet stock bubble of 1990 but that BTC and ETH will thrive regardless.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Selling His First NFT and It’s a Techno Song about NFTs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Selling His First NFT and It’s a Techno Song about NFTs

The NFT hype has been escalating and many artists and celebrities have capitalized on the trend to produce a NFT of their own.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Loves Blockchain but says Bitcoin Still Not His "Cup of Tea"

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Loves Blockchain but says Bitcoin Still Not His "Cup of Tea"

While JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed his thoughts on the critical value of blockchain technology, he is still not interested in Bitcoin as a hedge investment.

Chainlink (LINK) Massive Bull Run Rallies to Another New All-Time High, Up 700 percent in 2020

Chainlink (LINK) Massive Bull Run Rallies to Another New All-Time High, Up 700 percent in 2020

Chainlink (LINK) has surged by 52 percent in the past 24 hours, reaching its new all-time-high a $13.8799. Chainlink’s LINK price declined and showed a correction on Aug. 5, however, the current uptrend has proved to be strong. While LINK has attempted to reach $14, and most other altcoins are in the green.

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