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.


Markets

Bitcoin Price Rally Fueled by Whales’ $1.6B Buy, Blockchain Data Shows

But why the whales made their buys on an exchange instead of an over-the-counter desk remains unclear.

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Finance

7 Crypto Billionaires Make Forbes 2021 List of Richest Americans

The septet of crypto entrepreneurs includes six newcomers to the list including three of its youngest members.

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Finance

Coinbase Multi-Factor Authentication Hack Affects at Least 6,000 Customers

A flaw allowed hackers to get customers’ SMS two-factor authentication code and break into their accounts.

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Markets

‘Coinbase Premium’ Indicates Whales on Binance May Be Behind Bitcoin’s Rally

Institutions outside the U.S. have turned more bullish, according to trading data.

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Finance

SEC Crypto Regulations Need ‘Even Application,’ Says A16z’s Katie Haun

Speaking at CNBC’s investor summit, she also said regulations can’t be “one size fits all.”

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Finance

Coinbase to Allow US Users to Deposit Paychecks Directly in Crypto

The massive crypto exchange will enable its U.S. customers to deposit all or part of their paychecks in crypto or dollars without a fee.

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Finance

Coinbase Shares Have Potential for Almost 30% Upside, Analyst Says

JMP Securities initiates its coverage of COIN with a market outperform rating.

Coinbase signage in New York on the day of the crypto exchange's direct listing debut. (Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

Videos

Coinbase to Enable Direct Paycheck Deposits in Crypto

Crypto exchange Coinbase will enable direct paycheck deposits, allowing its U.S. customers to put all or part of their paychecks in crypto or dollars without a fee. “The Hash” panel discusses the technical workings and tax implications for Coinbase’s latest efforts to build a one-stop shop for crypto-based financial services.

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Policy

Gary Gensler, You Should Be Watching How Canada Is Regulating Coinbase

In Canada, there’s no question whether crypto exchanges offer securities and if they should be regulated as such, says our (Canadian) columnist.

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Videos

Coinbase Is Reportedly Proposing Crypto Regulations to US Officials; Will It Work?

Coinbase is said to be working on a pitch about how federal regulators could oversee the crypto industry. The news comes after the crypto exchange announced it was ceasing plans to offer a crypto lending product, which the SEC said would violate securities laws. "The Hash" team discusses Coinbase's latest attempt to create frameworks and tools to standardize how exchanges approach crypto listings and products.

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