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

Coinbase Listing: The Journey From Y Combinator to Nasdaq

A day-by-day guide to the startup’s nine-year journey through boom and bust cycles to a multibillion-dollar public stock listing.

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Videos

The Drama Behind Coinbase's 'COIN' Ticker Score

How did the coveted “COIN” ticker find its way to Coinbase? “The Hash” panel breaks down the intriguing backstory.

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Rap Legend Nas Could Make $100M Windfall From Coinbase Investment

Rap icon Nas invested in Coinbase in 2013, and he could net $100 million when the crypto exchange lists on the Nasdaq Wednesday. “The Hash” panel discusses how the Coinbase listing fits into the greater venture capital ecosystem.

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Finance

Coinbase 'IPO' Isn't an IPO. Here's Why That's Important

Coinbase has chosen to come to market via a direct listing, a relatively new option for companies wishing to go public, and one that is curiously suited to a crypto company.

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Policy

What Coinbase’s Rise Says to the World

Coinbase's listing on Nasdaq sends a powerful signal of legitimacy to the U.S. crypto community, as well as to the crypto-curious in the traditional financial sector.

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Markets

Ex-CIA Director Says Criminals Will Move Away From Bitcoin in New Lobbying Group's First Report

The new Crypto Council for Innovation hopes to inform and influence regulatory efforts worldwide.

The Crypto Council for Innovation, created by a handful of firms in the digital asset space, is starting with an analysis on whether bitcoin is being used for illicit purposes.

Videos

Daniel Loeb’s $17B Hedge Fund Invests in Crypto Through Coinbase

Influential investor Daniel Loeb has laser eyes for bitcoin. S.E.C. filings show the investor’s hedge fund, Third Point LLC, is registered with Coinbase’s custody arm. “The Hash” panel discusses the Loeb crypto revelation and what Third Point’s association with Coinbase means for the platform.

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Paradigm on Coinbase, DeFi, Diem and the Crypto Council for Innovation

Paradigm General Counsel Gus Coldebella shares his views on the significance of Coinbase’s fast growth and public listing. Also, other crypto projects of interest to Paradigm and the outlook for Diem.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $60K as Coinbase Listing Stirs Fresh Crypto Hype

The listing could spur newbie investors to try cryptocurrencies.

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Finance

How the Coveted 'COIN' Ticker Found Its Way to Coinbase

London-listed Coinsilium has been trading under COIN since 2015. The Winklevoss twins registered the symbol for their proposed bitcoin ETF back in 2014. How did Coinbase land it in 2021?

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