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

Binance, FTX Among Crypto Players in Hunt to Buy Voyager Digital Assets as Coinbase Backs Out: Sources

Crypto lender Voyager’s collapse into bankruptcy was a milestone in this year’s crypto market crisis. Now, some of the industry’s biggest players are trying to buy its assets.

Voyager Digital CEO Steve Ehrlich gives a thumbs-up at Bitcoin Miami in April of 2022. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Coinbase Wants You to Register to Vote (for Pro-Crypto Candidates)

The U.S.-based exchange’s newly launched crypto policy education initiative includes a voter registration tool.

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Tech

Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Offer Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge

The Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) will have several uses, including selling and transferring staked ETH as well as using it as collateral in DeFi protocols.

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Videos

Coinbase CEO Addresses Crypto Winter Concerns; RBI Governor Says Central Bank’s Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong admits crypto winter has been tough on the crypto exchange, calling it a “little painful.” The Reserve Bank of India’s governor says he’s glad the central bank sounded the alarm about crypto, suggesting this spared many investors the pain of losses during the market downturn.

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Videos

Coinbase Allegedly Failed to Secure User Accounts, Faces Class Action Lawsuit

Coinbase is facing a class action lawsuit after the crypto exchange allegedly failed to properly secure customers’ accounts, leaving it vulnerable to theft and unauthorized transfers. “The Hash” panel breaks down the lawsuit and outlook on investor protection in the crypto sector.

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Policy

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security

A class action lawsuit filed in a federal court in Georgia alleges the crypto exchange failed to secure users' accounts against theft and hacks, and seeks damages upwards of $5 million.

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Finance

Can Ethereum Fight Back Against the US’ Sweeping Censorship Attempt?

In a world where Ethereum users don’t want to be censored, there may be a way to push back.

Ethereum Community vs. Financial Censorship (K. Mitch Hodge/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Stocks Retreat on Bitcoin's Dip as Macroeconomic Concerns Linger

Cryptocurrency mining equities were among the worst-hit in Friday's trading session.

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Policy

As SEC Leans on Enforcement to Regulate, Crypto Lawyers Study Every Word

The industry’s legal advisers are trying to reverse-engineer the text of recent enforcement actions to divine the agency's thinking.

Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de Estados Unidos. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)