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

Crypto Stocks Like MicroStrategy, Coinbase Could Shoot Up if Short Sellers Exit

They are "very squeezable" due to short sellers' large positions, according to a report by data analytics firm S3 Partners.

Heavily shorted crypto stocks like MicroStrategy could be poised to shoot up. (Mediamodifier/Pixabay)

Policy

Coinbase Loses Most of Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

A judge ruled that the SEC made a plausible argument that Coinbase is operating as an unregistered broker, exchange and clearinghouse.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

Markets

Base Blockchain Transactions Jump on Meme Coin Led Frenzy

The blockchain could see huge traction among retail audiences due to its proximity to the prominent Coinbase exchange, a sentiment that’s driving activity and growth of native Base tokens.

Coinbase's Base blockchain booth at ETHDenver (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Likelihood of Spot Ether ETF Approval 'Super Low' Now, Expert Says

Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong explains why he still believes in favor of the spot ether ETF despite the likelihood for the approval has decreased to around 20%. "The only way it can actually be rejected is if the SEC actually firmly came out and called this a security," Duong said.

Recent Videos

Videos

Why Coinbase Analyst David Duong Expects to See 'Continued Upside' in Bitcoin

David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, joins CoinDesk with his analysis on the crypto market's recent price action and state of spot bitcoin ETFs amid GBTC selling pressure. Plus, potential impacts of the halving event and likelihood of the spot ether ETF approval this summer.

Recent Videos

Videos

How Many Years in Jail Will Sam Bankman-Fried Get? Nigeria Charged Binance With Tax Evasion

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Coinbase research report that looked at bitcoin ETFs' first week of net outflows in two months. Plus, Nigerian authorities charged Binance with tax evasion and traders bet on how many years Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced to.

Recent Videos

Markets

Bitcoin Slips to $64K as Large Grayscale GBTC Outflows Continue

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs are poised for their first week of net negative flows since late January.

Bitcoin price on March 22 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Coinbase Is More Than Just a Crypto Exchange: JMP Securities

Momentum continues to build in the company’s ancillary businesses, the report said.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

Videos

Dogecoin Climbs 15% on the Potential for Futures

Dogecoin (DOGE) jumped as high as 18% after a March 7 filing from the prominent crypto exchange Coinbase went viral on X, showing it plans to offer DOGE, litecoin (LTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) futures as early as April 1. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."

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Markets

Bitcoin Halving May Have a Positive Impact on Prices, But Other Factors Still at Play: Coinbase

The cryptocurrency does not operate in a vacuum, and its price is also affected by non-crypto influences, such as macro factors, the report said.

Halving (Shutterstock)