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.


Finance

Goldman Downgrades Robinhood to Sell Amid Tough Environment for Crypto Brokerages

The investment bank also sees headwinds for Coinbase and Silvergate Capital to show up in first-quarter results.

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Videos

Coinbase India Setback; Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ATMs

Coinbase’s India launch hits road bump. South Korea’s Shinhan bank sets precedent for corporate crypto accounts. Expert says Singapore still on track to become a global crypto hub. Hong Kong leads the way for Bitcoin ATMs in Asia, but is their future in doubt? Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System

The entity that governs UPI, India's payment system, say it's "not aware" of any crypto exchange using the system.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)

Finance

Coinbase Starts Crypto Trading Services in India

The announcement was made at an event in India's tech hub Bengaluru.

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Finance

Coinbase’s NFT Strategy Questioned by Mizuho Analyst

Dan Dolev is skeptical about the exchange getting into the NFT business at this time, citing a decline in NFT internet searches.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: Monitors display Coinbase signage during the company's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq market site April 14, 2021 in New York City. Coinbase Global Inc. is the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, debuting today through a rare direct listing.  (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

Finance

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

The growth plan will quadruple the number of the exchange's employees in the country.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Videos

Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group discusses why crypto companies are vying for mainstream audiences, noting advertisements by FTX, Coinbase, and Crypto.com in this year’s Super Bowl. Plus, a conversation about the possibility of a metaverse Grammy Awards.

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Policy

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Rules Despite Industry Criticism

Lawmakers are set to end even the smallest anonymous crypto transactions, and plan measures that could see unregulated exchanges cut off.

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Policy

Crypto Privacy Positions Harden Ahead of Crunch EU Vote

Lawmakers don’t appear swayed by crypto industry claims as they consider applying anti-laundering identification rules to the sector, but some argue the EU plans are unworkable or unlawful.

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