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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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Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Wallet Teams Up with Coinbase and Cash App

Jack Dorsey’s FinTech company Block (SQ) will integrate its self-custody bitcoin wallet, Bitkey, with its financial services platform Cash App and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Public beta testing will also start soon. Lindsey Grossman, the business lead at Bitkey, Block's bitcoin wallet, discusses the partnerships, along with the future of self-custody.

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The SEC Needs to 'Wake Up': Sen. Tuberville

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) shares his thoughts on the state of crypto regulation in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sues Coinbase and Binance. The lawmaker also explains why he is introducing a bill that aims to block Chinese ownership of American crypto companies.

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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund), according to a person familiar with the matter. BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the person said. Coinbase declined to comment. "The Hash" panel discusses the firm's move into the crypto space.

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on SEC Lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sits down with CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De to discuss Coinbase's response to the charges and its legal strategy.

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AI, Metaverse Tokens Dip Amid SEC's Lawsuits

AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

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Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slides to Lowest Level Since 2018

Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows bitcoin supply on crypto exchanges has slipped to its lowest levels since February 2018, with 6.4% supply leaving exchanges in the past week. That dip comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused exchanges Binance and Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to U.S. customers. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Key Takeaways From House Hearing on Future of Digital Assets

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the future of digital assets. The committee weighed its draft stablecoin bill in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s action against Binance and Coinbase. Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation in the United States.

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Legal Expert on U.S. Crypto Regulation Outlook Amid SEC Action

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launches wide-ranging lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, how might this help shape future crypto regulation? Mike Selig, Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, discusses the state of the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and where it's headed. Plus, reactionsto the release of documents tied to William Hinman, the former director of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, in connection with the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs.

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Ether Could See Further Decline Following SEC's Crackdown on Crypto

Ether continues to struggle as the SEC announced two lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. TradingView data shows that Ether's price has retracted from $1928 to $1716 in the last three weeks, and analysts have noted that if support falls below $1700, the 2nd largest crypto by market cap could fall by another 10%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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SEC's Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase Highlights Need for U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework: JPMorgan

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase highlight the need for U.S. lawmakers to come up with “a comprehensive framework on how to regulate the crypto industries and the relative responsibilities of SEC vs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),” JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report. "The Hash" panel weighs in.

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