COINBASE
Description
Based in California, Coinbase is a digital currency exchange where merchants and consumers can transact with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin.
Since the establishment in 2012, Coinbase has over 30m users with the transaction value exceeding $150m.
Based in California, Coinbase is a digital currency exchange where merchants and consumers can transact with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin.
Since the establishment in 2012, Coinbase has over 30m users with the transaction value exceeding $150m.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.