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 Taps Morgan Stanley Lawyer to Head Enterprise Compliance

Ian Rooney clocked almost 10 years at Morgan Stanley.

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Coinbase Snags Ex-SEC Director Brett Redfearn Ahead of IPO

CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Nikhilesh De on former SEC director Brett Redfearn joining Coinbase as Head of Capital Markets ahead of its public listing. Plus, the main takeaways from Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to offer bitcoin and other digital assets to its wealth management clients.

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Coinbase Snags Former SEC Director Brett Redfearn Ahead of Public Listing

Recent regulatory developments "are paving the way for greater opportunities for the crypto economy," he said.

Former SEC Director of Trading and Markets Brett Redfearn will oversee Coinbase's exchange operations and its custody and brokerage businesses.

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Coinbase and ZenGo are Sparring Over QR Code Standards

ZenGo, a cryptocurrency wallet provider, is in a spat with Coinbase over QR code standards that could leave some cryptocurrencies stranded. Ben Powers breaks down the situation.

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Finance

Duke University’s Early Coinbase Investment Could Now Be Worth $500M: Sources

Duke’s direct exposure to Coinbase in one of its early investment rounds has probably increased 100x, two people familiar with the matter said.

Fans of the Duke Blue Devils cheer on their basketball team.

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What Coinbase Job Postings in India Say About the Proposed Indian Crypto Ban

Coinbase is hiring for several positions in India despite the country’s proposed crypto ban. Does this mean some companies feel they’ll still be able to continue operations and expand in India? Nik De joins “First Mover” to weigh in.

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Markets

Coinbase to Open India Branch Even as Potential Ban on Crypto Looms

The exchange wants "a business presence in India...housing some IT services, including engineering, software development and customer support."

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Bitcoin Transfer Worth $806M Might Reveal Big Institutional Purchase

"My speculative guess is that institutions are buying bitcoin's price dip," one analyst said.

CryptoQuant chart shows the big transfer off of Coinbase Pro.

Markets

Coinbase Delays Highly Anticipated Direct Listing to April: Report

No reason was given for the delay, but Bloomberg noted the SEC has been reviewing the exchange's plan for a direct listing.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Settles With CFTC for $6.5M Over Old Trading Practices

Coinbase will pay a $6.5 million fine to settle allegations it self-traded cryptocurrencies between 2015 and 2018.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (center)