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.


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What the Blockchain Industry is Saying About Circle's Bitcoin Shift

Industry observers, startup execs and researchers weigh in on Circle's shift away from its bitcoin exchange service.

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Is Your Blockchain Token a Security? Coinbase Leads Legal Framework Launch

Coinbase, Coin Center and Union Square Ventures have released new research into the distributed application business model.

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What the IRS Summons Will Mean for Coinbase Users

Tax expert Daniel Winters explores the bigger picture behind the IRS summons for Coinbase data.

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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System

Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.

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A Judge Just Cleared the Way for the IRS to Seek Coinbase Customer Data

The IRS can serve bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase with a summons for information about its users, a federal judge has ordered.

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IRS Effort to Access Coinbase Records Could Take Months

Digital currency exchange Coinbase says it’s planning to fight a government effort to acquire information about its users.

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The IRS is Seeking Data on Coinbase's Bitcoin Customers

The IRS is seeking user records from Coinbase as part of a taxpayer investigation.

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Coinbase Redesigns Wallet Website for Digital Assets

Coinbase has launched a redesigned version of its website, an unveiling it said marks its transition from a wallet to a digital asset exchange.

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Ethereum Wallet Update Sparks Debate Over 'Corporate' Integration

One of ethereum's best-known wallets released new updates today, though one drew outsized attention and provoked discussion.

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Coinbase to Enable Ethereum Classic Withdrawals

Coinbase wallet and exchange users will soon be able to withdraw classic ethers, according to a new statement from the startup.

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