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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 Launches Voter Registration Tool Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a new crypto policy education initiative including a voter registration tool ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November. "The Hash" discusses how this might shape the future of crypto policy in the U.S. regulatory environment.

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Coinbase CEO Addresses Crypto Winter Concerns; RBI Governor Says Central Bank’s Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong admits crypto winter has been tough on the crypto exchange, calling it a “little painful.” The Reserve Bank of India’s governor says he’s glad the central bank sounded the alarm about crypto, suggesting this spared many investors the pain of losses during the market downturn.

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Coinbase Allegedly Failed to Secure User Accounts, Faces Class Action Lawsuit

Coinbase is facing a class action lawsuit after the crypto exchange allegedly failed to properly secure customers’ accounts, leaving it vulnerable to theft and unauthorized transfers. “The Hash” panel breaks down the lawsuit and outlook on investor protection in the crypto sector.

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Coinbase Could Shut Down ETH Staking if Pressured by Regulators, CEO Says

Responding to a hypothetical scenario on Twitter, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said if regulators threatened the crypto exchange to censor Ethereum (ETH) transactions, he would rather shut down its ETH staking service to preserve the integrity of the blockchain network. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means ahead of Ethereum's historic transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus.

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JPMorgan: Coinbase Would Benefit From ETH Merge; EU Lawmakers Seek to Cap Banks’ Bitcoin Holdings

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) is positioned to benefit from the Ethereum Merge as clients get value from staking ether (ETH), JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington said. European Union banks exposed to crypto would face caps and hefty capital requirements under proposed amendments to a financial-services law published Wednesday.

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Bitcoin Holds Above $24K Amid Improving Sentiment

Cryptocurrencies are mostly higher Friday as bullish sentiment returns into the weekend, with bitcoin (BTC) trading around $24K. CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss this week’s developments potentially driving upward momentum of the crypto markets, including BlackRock’s partnership with Coinbase and the Tornado Cash saga.

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BlackRock Launches U.S. Spot Bitcoin Private Trust

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched a spot bitcoin (BTC) private trust for U.S.-based institutional investors. "The Hash" hosts discuss BlackRock's continued bets in crypto and why its direct BTC exposure is a "bullish sign" for the industry. Plus, the latest on BlackRock's partnership with Coinbase as the crypto exchange faces an SEC inquiry over its product offerings.

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Coinbase Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates

Coinbase reported a net loss of $1.1 billion in the second quarter of the year and missed analysts’ estimates for revenue. Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai discusses the outlook for Coinbase amid the SEC inquiry regarding the exchange’s listing of cryptocurrencies that could be considered be securities.

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Coinbase Executives Issued ‘False Statements’ Ahead of Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges

A Coinbase shareholder is seeking damages from nine company executives and board members on behalf of the exchange for its allegedly misleading public listing.

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