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.


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Cathie Wood Says Ark Sold Some Coinbase Due to Uncertainty on SEC Probe

Ark's CEO explained the firm's rationale for selling some of its Coinbase stake in late July.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Woods (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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In Crypto Winter, Jesse Powell’s Pirate-King Leadership Style Might Be the New Normal

Less than 1% of employees have taken the CEO’s buyout offer since he laid down the law on culture. Do employees see Kraken as a “based” place to work, or just somewhere to ride out the bear market?

CEO Jesse Powell says he's trying to insulate Kraken from “people who basically [think] if you don’t agree with them you’re evil.” (Kraken)

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Coinbase Q2 Earnings Expected Next Tuesday

The “All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel discusses what’s to come in the world of bitcoin and crypto regulation next week as Coinbase is expected to release its 2022 second quarter earnings Tuesday and investors await the July CPI report.

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Meta Rolls Out NFT Feature Across 100 Countries After Coinbase Integration

Social media giant Meta (META) has started to roll out non-fungible tokens (NFT) across 100 countries after integrating with Coinbase (COIN) Wallet and Dapper. FLOW tokens rallied on the news. “The Hash” team discusses the latest in Meta’s blockchain ambitions.

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Coinbase-BlackRock Deal; India’s Blockchain Outlook

Coinbase partners with Blackrock to provide institutional crypto access. Ex-finance secretary says blockchain in India got off on wrong foot. Court allows Voyager to return $270 million to customers. Instagram expands NFT platform to 100 countries. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Exchange Coinbase Rallies Ahead of Q2 Results, but Major Questions Remain

Analysts expect trading volumes to have taken another hit, although a recent near-doubling in the stock price suggests markets may have discounted the bad news.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

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Digital Asset Investment Outlooks in a Turbulent Market

David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, and Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, join Arca CIO Jeff Dorman at Consensus 2022 to discuss their outlooks for digital assets in a turbulent market. Moderator: Taylor Culbertson, CEO, Hedgehog

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Blackrock Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Services to Institutions

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, has formed a partnership with publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to make crypto directly available to institutional investors. COIN shares soared as much as about 40% on the news. "The Hash" panel discuss what this means for mainstream adoption.

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