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 Must Face Negligence Suit Over Bitcoin Cash Listing, Judge Rules

Coinbase will have to face a negligence lawsuit from customers who bought bitcoin cash during the 2017 bull run, a judge ruled.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Ex-Coinbase CTO Is Behind Mysterious Nakamoto.com, Sources Say

"Nakamoto is bitcoin country. HODL or GTFO." Sources tell CoinDesk this is the new project from former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan.

Balaji Srinivasan image via CoinDesk archives

Markets

Binance's CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook's Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shares his thoughts on Facebook’s Libra and says Brexit is bullish for crypto in a wide-ranging interview.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Finance

British Authorities Seek Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders

The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said.

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Markets

ATOM, DASH and More: Coinbase Considers Adding 8 New Cryptos

Coinbase is looking at adding eight more tokens to its current lineup.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Grayscale's $2.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Will Now Be Held by Coinbase Custody

Coinbase Custody has inked a three-year agreement to hold Grayscale Investment's digital assets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Crypto Is Path to Financial Inclusion

“Coinbase can’t do it alone, there needs to be thousands of companies out there," said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

Markets

VP of Engineering Tim Wagner Becomes Latest Exec to Leave Coinbase

Coinbase is losing three high-ranking engineering staffers, CoinDesk has learned, including VP of engineering Tim Wagner.

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Markets

Coinbase Releases New Data Tools for 'First-Time' Crypto Investors

A new suite of tools from Coinbase shows how the crypto exchange's top traders are managing their assets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company

Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.