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.


Tech

Coinbase's Base Chain Warns of 'Stuck' Transactions Amid Traffic Surge

Coinbase is warning users of high fees and slowdowns as traders flock to new Base meme coins.

Jesse Pollak, head of protocols at Coinbase (CoinDesk TV)

Policy

Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC

Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others weighed in to support Coinbase's effort to push the U.S. securities regulator for crypto rules.

Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong and SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Markets

Bitcoin No Longer Trading at a Premium on Coinbase, Data Show

CryptoQuant's "Coinbase premium" indicator has flipped negative, signaling a weaker net buying pressure from U.S. investors.

Bitcoin: Coinbase premium index (SMA 7). (CryptoQuant)

Finance

Ether Could Be a Meaningful Earnings Driver for Coinbase, JPMorgan Says

The bank raised its price target for the crypto exchange to $150 from $95.

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

Videos

How Spot BTC ETFs Could Influence Bitcoin's Response to the Halving

A new report from Coinbase Institutional analyzes the performance of bitcoin prior to and right after the previous halving cycles. The report explains why it's difficult to generalize patterns for bitcoin's price movement given the fact that there have only been three halving events in the past. Plus, how the success in spot bitcoin ETFs could influence bitcoin's reaction to the upcoming halving. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."

Recent Videos

Finance

Derogatory Elizabeth Warren Meme Coin Deleted From Coinbase's Website

The token targets a U.S. senator who has frequently criticized the cryptocurrency industry.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Finance

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See $220B of Inflows in Next 3 Years: JMP Securities

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) looks well-positioned to benefit from these growing inflows, the report said.

Wall Street sign

Markets

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Plans $1B Bond Sale

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 13, 2024.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Finance

Coinbase Plans $1B Bond Sale That Avoids Hurting Stock Investors, Copying Michael Saylor's Successful Bitcoin Playbook

The convertible notes Coinbase wants to sell include provisions aimed at aiding its stock investors.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Tech

Coinbase Gets Another Upgrade, This Time at Raymond James, as Bears Capitulate

The brokerage firm lifted its rating on the crypto exchange’s shares to market perform from underperform.

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