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.


Policy

Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges

The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program.

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Markets

Binance Led in Market Share in 2022 as Volume on Centralized Exchanges Fell

The crypto exchange dominated the market with about a two-thirds share among 11 leading exchanges.

Cambios en la participación de mercado entre los 11 principales exchanges durante 2022. (CryptoCompare)

Videos

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase Shares

Noted growth investor Cathie Wood is doubling down on Coinbase, despite lingering concerns over crypto winter. ARK Invest made its largest investment in the cryptocurrency exchange's stock since Dec. 14 on Thursday, adding about $5.5 million of the shares, based on closing prices. "The Hash" hosts discuss what to make of Wood buying the dip and her ongoing bitcoin conviction.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood 'Bargain Hunts' Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 30, 2022.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is buying more shares of crypto exchange Coinbase. (Marco Beller/Getty Images)

Markets

Cathie Wood Buys More Coinbase Shares on the Cheap

The investor's ARK's Fintech Innovation ETF purchased 158,000 shares that have lost almost 90% this year.

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Videos

NFT Artist on 2023 Digital Collectibles Outlook

Global NFT sales in November are down 89% compared to the record high of more than $4.9 billion in January 2022. NFT artist Ovie Faruq aka OSF joins CoinDesk reporter Eli Tan on "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for the NFT market in 2023 and his recent piece "Market Wizards" that was sold on Coinbase for 41 ETH. Plus, the latest on China's digital assets marketplace.

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Videos

How Macro Factors Are Influencing Bitcoin Prices

Tom Dunleavy, senior research analyst at crypto data firm Messari, discusses the biggest macro headwinds impacting bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, his take on Coinbase shares hitting a fresh all-time low Tuesday as it continues to struggle with low trading volume amid falling crypto prices.

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Videos

Coinbase CEO Outlines His 'Realistic Blueprint' for Centralized Actors

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his plan for a "realistic blueprint" that regulates centralized actors, while preserving decentralized innovation. "The Hash" team discusses the future of regulation for centralized exchanges in the wake of FTX filing for bankruptcy.

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Markets

Coinbase’s Slump to All-Time Low Sends Market Cap Below Dogecoin

The crypto exchange has dipped another 17% over the past 30 days, bringing its year-to-date plunge to more than 85%.

Brian Armstrong in 2019  (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)