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

Coinbase Has Held Crypto Assets Like Bitcoin on Its Balance Sheet Since 2012

The disclosure comes as Coinbase is preparing for a public listing in the U.S.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

FedWire Is Back Online After Outage That Affected Crypto Exchanges, Others

The outage only lasted a few hours and affected wire transfers that were in the process of being settled or were in the queue.

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Markets

Outage at the Fed Delays Bank Wire Transfers, Affecting Crypto Exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Kraken reported delays in automated clearing house and FedWire transactions due to the outage.

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Markets

Does Crypto Fix the 'Robinhood' Problem? Not So Fast

The GameStop saga highlighted the "middleman" issues with services like Robinhood. But the data shows crypto exchanges have their own problems.

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Finance

How Coinbase Is Worth $100B

Poised for a public offering, Coinbase has built an incredibly profitable business. But Binance is probably worth a lot more.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Videos

Waitlist for Ethereum 2.0 Staking Now Live on Coinbase

Coinbase customers can now sign up to stake their Ethereum into the Beacon Chain smart contract, the backbone of the ETH 2.0 network bridging the new and old ETH together. The Hash panel weighs in on why this is important.

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Videos

Coinbase Valued at $77B Ahead of IPO: Here's Why That's Significant

Crypto currency exchange Coinbase is being valued at $77 billion ahead of its forthcoming initial public offering. The Hash panel reacts to the staggering valuation.

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Markets

Tesla Tapped Coinbase for $1.5B Bitcoin Buy: Report

Coinbase is emerging as a major player in corporate America's march toward bitcoin.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Videos

Erik Voorhees on ShapeShift’s Shift to DeFi and Coinbase’s $77B Valuation

ShapeShift’s CEO Erik Voorhees explains why his crypto exchange’s move to DeFi protects consumers. And why Coinbase, readying for its IPO, received such a high valuation.

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Markets

Coinbase Hires Former Stripe Exec as Chief Compliance Officer

Melissa Strait will take charge of Coinbase's compliance initiatives ahead of its planned public listing.

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