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

Where the Demand Comes From as Bitcoin Breaks Through $82K: Van Straten

As bitcoin hits new highs, it's helpful to examine the data to understand where the demand is coming from.

Spot CVD on Coinbase: (Source: Glassnode)

Finance

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Trading tools on Solana are immensely profitable. In fact, they tend to rival or exceed DeFi blue chips like Maker, Aave or Lido.

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Finance

Coinbase Brings Bitcoin to Solana, Spurring High Hopes for DeFi Surge

FTX's collapse blew a bitcoin-sized hole in Solana DeFi. Can Coinbase's cbBTC finally fill it?

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange app on smartphone (Chesnot/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Blasts Past $76K for First Time as Violent Crypto Rally Liquidates Nearly $400M Shorts

Crypto exchange Coinbase's shares closed the day 31% higher, leading gains among digital asset-related stocks.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Nov. 6 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Crypto Equities Surge More Than 10% as U.S. Political Uncertainty Diminishes With Trump Victory

MicroStrategy and Coinbase both added 12%, with bitcoin miners also gaining more than 10% in pre-market trading.

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Videos

Crypto Under a New Administration: Regulatory Outlook From Coinbase's Paul Grewal

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal joins CoinDesk's Markets Daily to weigh in on crypto's impact on the U.S. elections. He also discusses what could happen once the election is over and what Coinbase discovered in FDIC documents. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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Policy

Andreessen Horowitz Donates $23M to Crypto Super Pac Fairshake for 2026 Elections

Fairshake now says it has a $78 million war chest for the upcoming midterm elections.

Chris Dixon of a16z Crypto announces another $25 million in U.S. campaign donations at Consensus 2024. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

Michael Saylor Conjures Stock Market Magic With Giant Plan to Buy More Bitcoin

Normally, a $21 billion equity offering by a company only worth just over double that amount would tank the issuer's stock price. But the economics around corporate America's biggest bitcoin bull are different.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk/Danny Nelson)

Videos

MicroStrategy Plans to Raise $42B to Buy More BTC; Robinhood, Coinbase Shares Fall After Earnings

MicroStrategy announced its plan to raise $42 billion of capital over the next three years in order to purchase more bitcoin. Plus, Robinhood and Coinbase's shares fall after Q3 earnings reports. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

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Markets

Coinbase's Earnings Miss Makes U.S. Election Even Bigger Catalyst: Analysts

The market will now be watching the U.S. presidential election as an important short-term catalyst for Coinbase and the wider industry.

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