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.


Tech

Ethereum’s Merge May Boost Public's View of Crypto

Crypto podcaster Laura Shin told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that the software update may allay the concerns of those worried about the industry's impact on the environment.

Laura Shin, author of "The Cryptopians" and host of the "Unchained" podcast. (Erika Rich/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Finance

Hacker Steals Bill Murray’s Crypto After $185K NFT Charity Auction

The auction's original runner-up bidder has already offered to replace the stolen funds.

Bill Murray's NFTs are safe and sound but his crypto flew the coop. (Coinbase, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Coinbase Bug Allows Georgian Users to Cash Out for 100x Profit

Coinbase (COIN) users in the Eastern European country of Georgia were able to exploit a price bug that allowed them to cash out their holdings for 100 times the exchange rate, pocketing thousands of dollars in profit. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest story revealing the potential vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges.

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Finance

Coinbase Mispricing Allows Users in Georgia to Cash Out for 100 Times Rate

The bug saw Georgia's national currency, the lari (GEL), priced at $290 rather than $2.90.

(Coinbase)

Finance

‘Beer With Bill Murray’ NFT Sells for $185K in ETH at Charity Auction

The NFT sold on Coinbase's NFT marketplace prompted a bidding war Wednesday in an effort to raise money for charity.

Bill Murray's charity auction sparked a bidding war (Coinbase)

Finance

Coinbase Gets Hold-Equivalent Rating From Barclays on Crypto Regulatory Risk

The headwinds are set to continue for the exchange, says the investment bank.

(Sophie Backes, Unsplash)

Policy

US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms

A subcommittee chairman from the House Oversight Committee sent letters to Binance, Coinbase and other firms questioning them on how they guard against fraud.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images)

Videos

Coinbase Launches Voter Registration Tool Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a new crypto policy education initiative including a voter registration tool ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November. "The Hash" discusses how this might shape the future of crypto policy in the U.S. regulatory environment.

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Finance

Coinbase Pledges to ‘Evaluate’ Forked Ethereum Tokens in Update to ‘Merge’ Policy

The crypto exchange is changing its tune – slightly – on its planned response to Ethereum’s biggest tech upgrade.

The Ethereum Merge could cast a long shadow if stakeholders decide to fork. (Sunbeam Photography/Unsplash)