Coinbase

Coinbase, founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, is a widely recognized cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies. It's known for its strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and security, making it a popular choice among both novice and experienced crypto investors. Coinbase supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, and provides additional services like a digital wallet and educational resources for users.


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Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase (COIN) product manager Ishan Wahi and two other men on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. “The Hash” panel discusses the specifics and implications of the crypto industry’s first alleged insider trading case.

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Crypto Jobs: Who’s Hiring and Firing?

Since May, several crypto firms have reduced the sizes of their workforce amid the market rout while others have gone on hiring sprees.

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Coinbase Is Reportedly Selling Geolocation Data to US Government

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly selling geolocation data to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to Tech Inquiry’s research. Jack Paulson, the nonprofit’s executive director, discusses the key findings of his analysis, plus insights on Coinbase’s other government contracts with the IRS and FBI.

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Moody’s Downgrades Coinbase’s Debt on Profitability Concerns

Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Coinbase’s corporate debt, also placing its debt ratings under review for further downgrades. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential limits of applying Wall Street analytics to crypto markets, and what this reveals about the Coinbase’s fate as the crypto exchange gets caught in a bear cycle.

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Coinbase Phasing Out ‘Coinbase Pro’ for ‘Advanced’ Mode in Main App

Crypto exchange Coinbase will phase out its trader-focused “Coinbase Pro” in favor of “Advanced Trade,” a similar exchange service that lives alongside Coinbase’s other crypto investment products, unlike Pro. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest move from Coinbase and what this means for accessibility.

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Finance

Coinbase abandonne « Coinbase Pro » pour le mode « Avancé » dans l’application principale

L'échange de Crypto « supprimera » l'application autonome autrefois connue sous le nom de GDAX plus tard cette année.

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Crypto Bounces After Fed Hike; Three Arrows Insolvency Concerns

Crypto markets react positively to the Federal Reserve’s largest hike since 1994, but longer term concerns remain. Singapore-founded Three Arrows Capital is in hot water over liquidation concerns, Coinbase lays out plans for development in India despite global job cuts, and Yahoo and Meta will use Hong Kong as a metaverse test bed.

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Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility

While many crypto companies likes Coinbase have laid off employees amid the recent market downturn, Binance and Kraken are tweeting about their plans to continue hiring. “The Hash” discusses the rivalries at play, along with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s latest comments at Consensus 2022.

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Tron Bolsters Reserve Again; Fed Decision Market Wobbles

$500 million in USDC added to Tron DAO USDD reserve. Coinbase cuts nearly a fifth of its workforce. Michael Saylor, Microstrategy stick to their guns on Bitcoin. Crypto market braces for U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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