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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Overstock Tops $1 Million in Bitcoin Sales, Projects Up to $20 Million By Year's End

Overstock revealed new data about its customers' bitcoin spending on Tuesday, and disclosed revised year-end projections.

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London Hostel Chain Clink Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoiners visiting the UK capital no longer have to stray into the fiat world to pay for their accommodation.

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What are the Consumer Benefits of Spending Bitcoin?

While bitcoin has its risks, there are major benefits to spending digital currency, argues Coinbase's Nicholas Tomaino.

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Coinbase Talks 1 Million Wallet Milestone, Mt. Gox and What's Next

Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam reflects on his company's surging adoption and teases new services his company is considering.

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How To Prove That Exchanges Really Have Your Money

How do you prove that an exchange has enough bitcoins to pay you out? Developers may have the answer.

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Bitcoin Alliance of Canada to Host Bitcoin Expo in Toronto

Bitcoin Expo 2014 is to take place in April and will feature 50+ speakers from across the bitcoin spectrum.

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Bitcoin Price Resilient as Antonopoulos, Andreessen Weigh in on Mt. Gox Debacle

While Andreas Antonopoulos is pessimistic on Mt. Gox, others see the light for bitcoin as a whole.

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Mt. Gox Allegedly Loses $350 Million in Bitcoin (744,400 BTC), Rumoured to be Insolvent

A leaked report alleges massive losses at Mt. Gox and suggests that it will close and attempt to rebrand.

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Mt. Gox Trading Halts as Bitcoin Businesses Move to Assure Investors

The Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has suddenly halted trading activity.

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Why Facebook’s $19 Billion Acquisition of WhatsApp is Meaningful for Bitcoin

Could bitcoin micropayments significantly reduce advertisements from consumer technology companies?

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