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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.
First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 4, 2023.
Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight
The agency claims that the exchange operated as an unregistered broker, exchange and clearing agency.
Cat Coin Toshi Purrs on New Base Blockchain
The token named after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's pet is gaining traction on the layer 2 network that's set to go live next week.
Coinbase Beats Analyst Estimates for Q2, but Transaction Revenue Falls
The crypto exchange beat on both the top and bottom lines, but transaction revenue and total trading volume fell.
New York Man Reportedly Admits to Bitfinex Hack; Coinbase’s Layer 2 ‘Base’ Gets a Launch Date
“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, including Ilya Lichtenstein reportedly revealing himself as the hacker who executed a multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016. Plus, Semafor reports Binance may face fraud charges from the Department of Justice. And, Coinbase announces a date for the public launch of its layer 2 blockchain.
Coinbase's Layer 2 Blockchain 'Base' Opens to the Public on Aug. 9
Coinbase (COIN) announced that its layer-2 blockchain named Base will be open to the public next week. Built with Optimism's OP Stack, Base went live for developers in July for testing and users will be able to bridge their ether (ETH) to the blockchain on Thursday. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the new development at the crypto exchange.
Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week
Users will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network on Aug. 9.
Coinbase Analysts Optimistic Ahead of Q2 Earnings, but Warn About USDC Risks and Lower Trading Volumes
The crypto exchange reports earnings for the second quarter of 2023 after the market closes on Thursday.
FTX Saga Continues: Will Sam Bankman-Fried Go to Jail Before His October Trial?
Sam Bankman-Fried continues to be in the spotlight ahead of his upcoming criminal trial, as the DOJ aims to send the disgraced FTX founder to jail ahead of his court date, on allegations that he has repeatedly tried to influence witness testimony. Hermine Wong, former head of policy at Coinbase and current principal at herminewong.xyz, joins "The Hash" to discuss the latest developments in the FTX saga and outlook on the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase.
The War of Words Between Coinbase and the SEC Continues
The Financial Times spoke with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and the crypto exchange leader said the SEC recommendation left them no choice but to head to court. Armstrong also told the publication that the agency had asked Coinbase to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin prior to suing the exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses the wave of lawsuits recently filed by the regulator and the debate over whether bitcoin is a security or commodity.
