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

Venezuela Blocks Access to Coinbase and Remittance Service MercaDolar

Venezuela has blocked access to Coinbase and MercaDolar, cryptocurrency and fiat remittance platforms respectively, alongside two VPN providers.

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Policy

Digital Rights Advocacy Group Calls On Coinbase for Greater Transparency

The EFF wants Coinbase to be more transparent in how it handles authorities' requests for users' private financial data.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Building Platform to Help Crypto Startups Launch Tokens, Raise Cash

The platform will "hand hold" hopeful crowdfunders through the token issuance, custody, development and governance process, according to CEO Brian Armstrong.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms

Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.

Acting Comptroller of Currency Brian Brooks

Tech

Coinbase Adds Marc Andreessen as Board Observer, Replacing Chris Dixon

The high-profile additions come as Coinbase reportedly eyes a public offering.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Tech

'Gasless' Technical Update Brings USDC One Step Closer to Venmo

Users do not have to pre-fund their USDC-bearing wallet with ether before every transaction, according to Centre.

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle

Markets

Coinbase Taps Marcus Hughes as New Eurozone Chief

Hughes had taken over Coinbase's international legal operations earlier this month.

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Markets

Blockchain Venture Capital Firm SPiCE VC Taps Coinbase as Digital Asset Custody Partner

SpiceVC announced it has signed an agreement with Coinbase Custody, under which Coinbase will serve as the digital asset custodian for the Spice token.

SPiCE VC founder Tal Elyashiv (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Sequoia-Backed Band Protocol Token Starts Trading on Coinbase

BAND surged to 24-hour trading highs shortly after news of the listing broke.

The Band Protocol team in 2019.

Finance

Coinbase to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Customers

Coinbase will allow U.S. retail customers to borrow fiat loans against as much as 30% of their bitcoin holdings starting in the fall.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong