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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Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Partners With PayPal; Coinbase Gets Approval for Crypto Futures in U.S.

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase says it can list crypto futures in the U.S. Hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with payments giant PayPal to allow users to buy crypto with fiat currency through their PayPal accounts. And, BitGo is bucking the chill of crypto winter, with a $100 million raise.

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Coinbase Shares Erase Earlier Gains After Exchange Secures Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.

Shares of Coinbase are paring earlier gains, after starting the day roughly 4% higher. This comes after the crypto exchange's announcement that it can now list crypto futures in the U.S., nearly two years after applying for approval. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Coinbase Wins Right to List Crypto Futures in U.S.

Coinbase Financial Markets secured approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), which means the crypto exchange can finally list crypto futures in the U.S. nearly two years after applying. "The Hash" panel discusses the approval and the utility of Coinbase's recently-launched products as the exchange continues to face regulatory pressure in the U.S.

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Finance

Coinbase Finally Wins Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.

The approval makes Coinbase the first crypto-first platform to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside alongside traditional spot trading

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

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Coinbase Expands Crypto Services Into Canada

Coinbase is expanding its crypto services to Canada. This comes after the exchange praised the country's approach to crypto, compared with the U.S.’s lack of clarity and regulation by enforcement for the industry. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto in the land of the maple leaf.

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Opinion

The 3 Things Coinbase Says Will Determine the Future of Crypto

CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined ways for the industry to beat crypto winter, including a new lobbying group.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

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Sen. Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Call on Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Against Coinbase

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), some crypto lobbying organizations, and a group of professors are calling on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase. The Chamber of Digital Commerce Vice President of Policy Cody Carbone joins "First Mover" to discuss the amicus briefs filed and insights on the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

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Markets

The Secular Investment Case for Bitcoin and Crypto Adoption Remains Intact: Coinbase

The combined effect of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies should support bitcoin long term as a hedge against fiat debasement and profligate spending, the report said.

Coinbase's reiterates bullish macro forecast (Andrew Stickelman/Unsplash)

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Legal Expert on Sam Bankman-Fried Being Ordered to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail

Hermine Wong, former Coinbase head of policy and current principal at herminewong.xyz, weighs in on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail ahead of his trial in October. "I don't think that we're going to pretend here that Sam Bankman-Fried is acting in a manner that the general public, or anyone, would consider to be rational," Wong added.

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Web3

Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags

This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are teaming up to launch new blockchain AI tools.

DeGods Season III art preview. (DeGods)