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 Exec on Crypto Market Rally

David Duong, Head of Research at Coinbase Institutional, joins "First Mover" to discuss the recent uptrend in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) and whether the rally is here to stay. Plus, insights on the trading volume at Coinbase and sentiment among institutional investors. And, his reaction to calls for tough crypto regulation.

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Policy

Coinbase’s $3.6M Dutch Fine Shows Crypto Will Hit Road Bumps as It Goes Mainstream

As crypto comes within the regulatory fold, there will be disputes over rules, procedures and jurisdiction – and the relatively compliant may end up bearing the brunt of regulators’ wrath.

Crypto will hit some road bumps as it goes mainstream. (Alexander Spatari/Getty Images)

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Coinbase Fined $3.6M in the Netherlands for Failure to Register

Crypto exchange Coinbase has been fined 3,325,000 euros ($3.6 million) by the Dutch central bank for offering crypto services to customers in the country without registration. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the fine and Dutch authorities' attitudes towards crypto.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Aptos’ Token Surges to Record High

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2023.

The price of Aptos' token has been soaring this year. (CoinDesk)

Policy

Coinbase Fined $3.6M by Dutch Regulator for Failure to Register

The crypto exchange is considering filing an objection to the penalty.

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Finance

Coinbase Trading Volume Increases in January While Other Exchanges See Declines: JPMorgan

Coinbase’s reputation as one of the more trustworthy exchanges in the U.S. has helped it following the collapse of rival FTX.

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Videos

Web3 Social Wallet Tribes Founded by Former Coinbase Engineer Raises $3.3M

Tribes, a new Web3-native messaging and group wallet app founded by a former Coinbase engineer, has raised $3.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Kindred Ventures, South Park Commons and Script Capital. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest from Tribes and the outlook for Web3.

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Videos

Brazil and Argentina to Discuss Possible Common Currency, Coinbase CEO Suggests Move to Bitcoin

As officials from Brazil and Argentina are considering the development of a potential common currency, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested on Twitter, "if they would consider moving to Bitcoin," adding that would "probably be the right long term bet." "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential currency plan and the prospects of integrating crypto.

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Finance

Genesis’ Crypto Trading Arm Is Moving Money Around, a Sign of Normality Amid Sibling’s Bankruptcy

About $125 million was sent to exchanges in the run-up to Genesis’ lending division filing for Chapter 11 protection. More was moved the next day.

Business as usual for the Genesis trading arm. (Getty Images)

Finance

Moody’s Further Downgrades Coinbase Junk Bonds, Joining S&P

The ratings agency cited Coinbase’s weakened revenue and cash flow generation potential due to the ongoing crypto winter as reasons for the move. S&P downgraded the company earlier this month.

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