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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Coinbase Newsletter Flags Rise of Pepecoin and BRC-20 Tokens

Coinbase (COIN) flagged the growth of pepecoin (PEPE) and Bitcoin-based meme coins in its latest newsletter. The crypto exchange said meme coins allow investors to make big profits in a short period of time but warned of long-term investing in these tokens. Katie Talati, Arca Head of Research, joins "First Mover" to discuss.

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Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Insider Trading

Ishan Wahi, a former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase, was sentenced to two years in prison weeks after pleading guilty to insider trading charges, according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel reacts to the breaking news developments.

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Ex product manager di Coinbase condannato a 2 anni di carcere per insider trading

Ishan Wahi è stato arrestato nel luglio 2022 e accusato di insider trading per aver fornito al fratello informazioni riservate sulle imminenti quotazioni Cripto su Coinbase.

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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Is on ‘Lone Crusade'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the SEC is on a "lone crusade" and retreating from a suggestion he made in April that the crypto exchange may have to move offshore. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Armstrong's remarks and the outlook for Coinbase.

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Coinbase Earnings: Q1 Revenue Grows 23% to $773M From Q4

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $655 million. Chase White, Compass Point Research senior research and policy analyst, weighs in on Coinbase's latest earnings results, as trading volume came in at $145 billion versus analyst estimates of $147.7 million for the quarter. 

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says 'We're 100% Committed to the U.S.'

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $655 million, according to FactSet, and up from Q4 revenue of $629 million. Compass Point Research senior research and policy analyst Chase White discusses the latest earnings report, along with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's latest comments about plans for the crypto exchange to stay in the U.S.

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Coinbase to Stop Issuing New Loans Via Coinbase Borrow; Fedi and OpenSats Receive New Funding

Coinbase Borrow’s customers received an email on Wednesday informing them that May 10 will be the last day to take out new loans with the exchange's borrowing program. Plus, in separate announcements, Fedi announced it raised $17 million in Series A funding, while OpenSats tweeted it received $10 million in additional funding.

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SEC Ordered to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ordered by a U.S. court to respond to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's (COIN) complaint over how it applies securities laws to digital assets. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals said in a Wednesday filing that the SEC must file its response within 10 days. Coinbase may then file a response seven days thereafter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.

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Analyst Predicts Coinbase Would Not Completely Leave the U.S.

Crypto exchange Coinbase is opening a derivatives exchange in Bermuda as it faces regulatory headwinds in the U.S. This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently suggested that the exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become clearer. Oppenheimer senior analyst Owen Lau weighs in, predicting "they would not completely leave the United States, but international expansion is on the table."

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Coinbase Launches Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange Amid U.S. Regulatory Scrutiny

Coinbase is opening a derivatives exchange in Bermuda as the crypto exchange faces continued regulatory headwinds in the U.S. Owen Lau, senior analyst at Oppenheimer, discusses his firm's rating and price target for Coinbase's stock. Plus, Lau reacts to Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal telling CoinDesk at Consensus 2023 that the exchange is prepared to take legal action if the SEC doesn't provide the regulatory clarity it is seeking.

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