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.


Videos

Coinbase Hasn't Proven Need for Creating Crypto-Specific Rules, SEC Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told an appeals court that crypto exchange Coinbase hadn't proven the regulator needs to create a new regulatory framework for the digital asset industry. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the agency's response to Coinbase petition.

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Finance

Coinbase Initiated at Hold, Likely To Face Enforcement Action From SEC: Berenberg

Executing a successful pivot away from the U.S. would be a tall order for the crypto exchange, Berenberg said.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Coinbase Hasn't Proven SEC Needs to Create Crypto-Specific Rules, Regulator Says

Coinbase asked a federal appeals court to force the SEC to respond to a petition last month.

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Policy

Kraken’s Top Lawyer Says Signs of Progress in U.S. Congress Put SEC in Legal Bind

The exchange’s chief legal officer, Marco Santori, said the regulators must leave the big questions for Congress, and lawmakers are showing they’re moving forward on crypto.

Marco Santori

Markets

Decentralized Exchange Uniswap Trading Volume Outpaces Coinbase for 4th Consecutive Month

Uniswap, the decentralized exchange, outpaced centralized exchange Coinbase in April.

(Sage D. Young/CoinDesk/CCData)

Policy

Coinbase’s SEC Complaint Draws Allies Depicting U.S. Regulator as Crypto Bully

As the exchange tries to force an answer from the Securities and Exchange Commission on digital assets regulation, crypto groups and the Chamber of Commerce leap in.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (CoinDesk screen grab from video)

Videos

Coinbase Newsletter Flags Growth of Pepecoin and BRC-20 Tokens, Irks Crypto Twitter

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) flagged the growth of pepecoin (PEPE) and Bitcoin-based meme coins in its latest newsletter on Wednesday but riled up some of those on Crypto Twitter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in the meme coin economy.

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Finance

Coinbase Says it 'Screwed Up' Pepecoin Coverage in Its Newsletter

The crypto exchange set off a kerfuffle by describing the Pepe the Frog meme as having been co-opted as a hate symbol by alt-right groups.

Pepe the Frog Meme Gallery (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Coinbase Newsletter Flags Rise of Pepecoin and BRC-20 Tokens

Coinbase (COIN) flagged the growth of pepecoin (PEPE) and Bitcoin-based meme coins in its latest newsletter. The crypto exchange said meme coins allow investors to make big profits in a short period of time but warned of long-term investing in these tokens. Katie Talati, Arca Head of Research, joins "First Mover" to discuss.

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Finance

Coinbase Newsletter Flags Rise of Pepecoin and BRC-20 Tokens, Irks Crypto Twitter

The crypto exchange said meme coins allow investors to make big profits in a short period of time but warned of long-term investing in these tokens.

Pepe the Frog Meme Gallery (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)