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.


Finance

Ex-FTX.US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange's Collapse

Brett Harrison's project received investments from the venture arms of Coinbase and Circle.

Brett Harrison, exdirector de FTX.US. (Danny Nelson)

Finance

Gemini’s Bitcoin Inflows From Other Exchanges Dropped to Roughly Six-Year Low, CryptoQuant Data Shows

The data suggests traders may be finding Gemini to be less desirable than other exchanges.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Genesis Bankruptcy Reports

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 19, 2023.

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Videos

Coinbase to Halt Operations in Japan as Crypto Winter Drags On

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) said it is halting its operations in Japan, citing "market conditions" and confirming earlier reports that it would close shop in the country. Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange. Fiat deposits will be halted on Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest from Coinbase and the implications for the Japanese crypto market.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto Winter Chills at Digital Currency Group, Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2023.

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Finance

Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan

Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.

Bandera de Japón. (Shutterstock)

Videos

Bitcoin Holding Steady Above $21K

IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) holds firmly above $21,000. What are the potential factors driving the rally and does it have fundamental support? Plus, his take on the Coinbase premium index turning positive last week to the highest level since late October. 

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Markets

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher, or Did They?

As bitcoin looks north, indicators paint a mixed picture of the major source of bullish pressures for the cryptocurrency.

Buyers from Coinbase appear to have lifted bitcoin higher. But they were not alone. (ColiN00B/Pixabay)

Policy

Crypto Long-Term Adoption Depends on Regulation, Coinbase Exec Says

Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase's vice president of international policy, discusses why the fall of FTX put crypto on policymaker’s radar.

Tom Duff Gordon, vice president of international policy at Coinbase, discusses future of crypto, live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (CoinDesk)

Videos

Coinbase Executive on Crypto Regulatory Outlook In 2023

Bitcoin breaks the $20,000 level as businesses, government and civic leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, says the price bump will serve as a recognition for policymakers to place more guardrails on the crypto industry. Plus, he shares his regulatory predictions for 2023.

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