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

Crypto Is Capitol Hill’s Last ‘Bipartisan Issue,’ Coinbase Exec Says

Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the state of crypto in the U.S. and a need for clear regulation.

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‘Last Bipartisan Issue’ in Washington Is Crypto: Coinbase Exec

Crypto exchange Coinbase launched an app to track U.S. politicians’ crypto friendliness and help top candidates solicit donations from the crypto community. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses the state of U.S. crypto policy and the need for regulatory clarity.

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Coinbase ‘Never’ Trades Against Customers, Says Policy Chief

In a blog post, crypto exchange Coinbase countered the Wall Street Journal’s claims its Risk Solutions group engaged in a $100M proprietary trade. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad shares his insights, saying “we never trade against customers … we don’t have a prop desk, period.”

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Coinbase Policy Chief: ‘No Question’ Crypto Is National Security Issue

Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeting “one of the strongest policy arguments for cryptocurrency is that it’s a national security issue,” Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses why it’s “critical” for the U.S. to lead crypto innovation from a national security perspective.

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Videos

Coinbase Reportedly Completed Transaction of $100M to Test Proprietary Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) completed a $100 million transaction as a test of its proprietary trading efforts earlier this year, according to a Wall Street Journal report. "The Hash" panel discusses what proprietary trading means for crypto exchanges, along with Coinbase's response to the report.

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Policy

Coinbase Wins Dutch Approval That Should Give Crypto Exchange Access to All of EU

The company will gain access to the broader European market once the EU's markets in crypto assets regulation goes into effect.

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Finance

Coinbase Completed $100M Transaction to Test Proprietary Trading: Report

The exchange hired at least four Wall Street traders to form a group called Coinbase Risk Solutions to use the firm's own cash to trade crypto.

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Videos

Ethereum Network Shows Signs of Increased Centralization After the Merge

In the hours following the long-awaited Ethereum Merge on Thursday, over 40% of the network’s blocks were added by just two entities: Coinbase and Lido. “The Hash” team discusses whether the shift from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) increased centralization of the network.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Could Earn $1.2B in Revenue Next Year From Higher Interest Rates, JPMorgan Says

Over half of that would come from the company's share of interest income from USDC reserves.

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Policy

Coinbase App to Track US Politicians' Crypto-Friendliness Ahead of Midterm Elections

The trading platform's CEO Brian Armstrong says the company wants to help pro-crypto candidates solicit donations from the crypto community.

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