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

Coinbase Introduces Recovery Tool for Lost ERC-20 Tokens: Report

Users will be able to recover more than 4,000 as-yet unsupported Ethereum-based tokens starting in a few weeks, according to TechCrunch.

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Markets

Cathie Wood's ARK Continues to Buy Coinbase's Dip, Adding $3.2 Million of COIN to Portfolio

The latest purchase means ARK's Innovation ETF holds 5.8 million COIN shares.

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Finance

Coinbase’s Prime Broker Platform Receives Industry Attestation Reports

The reports look at internal controls over financial reporting, as well as controls based on trust principles.

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Markets

Justin Sun Looks to Calm Crypto Market Fear as BNB Falls 8%, Withdrawals Continue on Binance

Justin Sun deposits $100 million into Binance as outflow hits $1.8 billion, while BNB drops 8% and value departs BSC-based DeFi protocols

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Finance

Coinbase Says Law Enforcement Requests Rose 66% From Year Ago

The number of requests from the U.S., which accounted for about 43% of the total, increased by 6%.

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Videos

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase as Stock Has Fallen Over 20% In Past Month

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management said in an email it bought 78,982 shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN), its first investment in the crypto exchange in a month. This comes as Coinbase confirms that its 2022 revenue is on track to be just half of 2021 levels. "The Hash" team discusses what to make of Ark Invest's latest crypto bets.

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Finance

Ark Invest Adds Coinbase Stock as Crypto Exchange's Price Slides

The purchase takes the ARK Innovation ETF's holding to 5.7 million COIN shares and marks its first investment in the crypto exchange in a month.

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Videos

SBF's Alameda Research Secretly Funded Crypto Media Site 'The Block'; Crypto Contagion Concerns

Crypto media site The Block was secretly funded over the last two years by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, The Block confirmed on Friday. Bernstein reacted to Genesis’ extended withdrawal freeze, saying that saving Grayscale would cost a fortune for Digital Currency Group (DCG), which owns Genesis Trading, Grayscale and CoinDesk. Plus, details on Coinbase asking users to switch USDT for USDC and Bankman-Fried agreeing to testify before U.S. House Financial Committee.

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Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC

Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.

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Finance

Mizuho Cuts Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Underperform, Trims Price Target

The bank’s analysis shows that 2023 revenue estimates for the crypto exchange are overly optimistic.

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