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 to Woo India Recruits With $1,000 in Crypto

The exchange's aim is that recruits will use the incentive to learn about crypto.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rangebound Into the Weekend, Lags Crypto Stocks

The cryptocurrency is expected to hold support above $30,000.

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Fed's Powell May Have Met With Coinbase CEO in May

Brian Armstrong is listed on the central bank's calendar, public records show.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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Coinbase Gives Institutional Customers Access to More Fiat Trading Pairs

The exchange expanded the range of supported currencies to meet demand from international clients.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at CoinDesk's Consensus 2019.

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Stablecoins to Watch: USDC Could Expand to 10 More Blockchains

USD coin (USDC), a stablecoin currently on four blockchain networks with a market cap of $25 billion, could soon be on as many as 10 more networks, including Tezos. USDC is an Ethereum-based stablecoin managed by the CENTRE consortium, started by fintech firm Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase.

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Complaints Against Crypto Exchanges Rise in US, and Coinbase Tops the List

The complaints stretch from June 2020 through this month and capture a time when the market was beginning to shake off bearish sentiment.

Coinbase Global Debuts Initial Public Offering At Nasdaq MarketSite

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USDC Stablecoin Could Soon Expand to 10 More Blockchains

The stablecoin with a market cap of $25 billion is currently on four networks.

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CEO Brian Armstrong Flags Self-Custody, DeFi Access as Coinbase Priorities

He said the exchange will be adding assets more quickly and creating a crypto app store, among other steps.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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Coinbase Rewards for Bitcoin Mining Exceeding $10B in 2021

Until 2017, the value of annualized Coinbase rewards for mining bitcoin was less than $1 billion. Today, the value exceeds $10 billion. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Should You Open a Coinbase Crypto Savings Account?

Coinbase is launching a crypto savings account that lets users earn 4% annual percentage yield (APY) by lending out USD coin (USDC). The crypto exchange is touting far higher yields than what traditional savings accounts can offer, but there's no free lunch. "The Hash" hosts explore the pros and cons of such high-yield products.

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