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.


Markets

Binance's Market Share Hits Lowest Level Since November After CFTC Lawsuit, End of Zero-Fee Trading

The exchange's share of trading volume has dropped to 54% from 70% over the past two weeks.

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Videos

Soaring Oil Prices Present a 'Macro Opportunity' for Bitcoin: Analyst

Oil prices are jumping, after a surprise announcement by OPEC+ to slash output by 1.16 million barrels per day. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong discusses how the latest macroeconomic developments could impact the crypto markets, noting this development "presents a macro opportunity for bitcoin."

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Videos

U.S. Banking Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase

Coinbase (COIN) said in a research report that the crypto markets have displayed resilience in the face of the recent upheaval in the U.S. banking system, with bitcoin (BTC) in particular outperforming. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong breaks down cryptocurrency's relative outperformance amid regulatory uncertainty and jitters surrounding the banking sector.

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Markets

U.S. Banking System Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase

The cryptocurrency has topped other digital assets in the last month, a report from the exchange noted.

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Videos

Coinbase CEO Says Pausing ChatGPT Progress Is a 'Bad Idea'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted in part on Thursday that a temporary halt to developments in ChatGPT would be a "bad idea." Armstrong went on to write, "Don’t ever let fear stop progress, and be wary of anyone trying to capture control in some central authority." "The Hash" panel weighs in on the debate swirling around the potential ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence.

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Finance

U.S. Government Sold $216M of Seized Silk Road Bitcoin This Month

The government will sell the remaining 41,490 BTC in four tranches this year.

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Finance

Coinbase Hires Ex-Shopify Exec to Oversee Canada Operations

The company confirmed plans to expand in Canada as that country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Lucas Matheson, country director, Canada, at Coinbase (LinkedIn)

Tech

Ethereum's Shanghai Is Nearing, but When Can I Withdraw My Staked ETH?

Even though the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai hard fork (also known as Shapella) will go live April 12, you might not receive your rewards immediately if you have staked ETH with a staking service or a staking pool.

Ethereum stakers may have to wait withdraw their ETH. (Britt Fuller/Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup

The moves come as the country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Coinbase's Base blockchain has gone live (Chesnot/Getty Images)

Policy

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance

Paul Grewal added that despite its own issues with U.S. regulators, Coinbase is "not going anywhere" right now.

Paul Grewal (Coinbase)