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In September, Coinbase unveiled cbBTC, a wrapped version of Bitcoin that enabled users to utilize their Bitcoin holdings in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Ethereum and Base without selling or converting to other cryptocurrencies. Some of the most popular DeFi platforms that will support cbBTC from the start include well-known names like Uniswap, Aave, Compound, […]

On Wednesday, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) released its Q3 2024 financial results, revealing a challenging quarter marked by missed revenue and earnings expectations. The cryptocurrency exchange reported a total revenue of $1.2 billion, slightly below the $1.26 billion forecasted by Wall Street analysts, according to an LSEG survey. Earnings per share (EPS) reached 30 […]

A projected surge in revenue for the third quarter may not be enough to buoy Coinbase, as investor wariness lingers around the cryptocurrency exchange giant over retail trader wariness of the cryptospace. The company, according to a Bloomberg report, is expected to see revenue double for the second consecutive quarter and return to profitability when […]

Visa has announced a new partnership with Coinbase, offering enhanced money movement capabilities for eligible Coinbase users in the U.S. and the EU. The integration with Visa Direct will allow Coinbase customers to deposit funds instantly using a Visa debit card.  Visa Direct is a payment network that allows businesses and individuals to send and […]

Coinbase has launched a new framework called “Based Agent” that enables users to create their own AI-powered crypto agent, complete with a wallet on the Base blockchain, in just under three minutes. Coinbase product manager Lincoln Murr, who made this announcement, says this framework is designed to simplify the process of setting up AI agents […]

Coinbase is urging the court to grant an interlocutory appeal in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following a similar appeal recently filed by the agency in its case against Ripple, according to a report by Zack Abrams for The Block. The crypto exchange has requested that Judge Katherine […]

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its decision to de-list unauthorized stablecoins across the European Union by 30 December 2024 to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations. These rules require stablecoin issuers to hold an e-money license in at least one of the 27 EU member states to […]

In an interview with CNBC, Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbase, discussed the growing influence of crypto in U.S. politics. Speaking with the interviewer, Armstrong recalled how, about five or six years ago, Coinbase realized that crypto was becoming significant enough to require active engagement in policy discussions. He started traveling to Washington D.C. […]

Donald Trump has become a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency community, leveraging the support of crypto enthusiasts in his bid for votes and campaign contributions. However, according to a recent Bloomberg report, the biggest names in the crypto industry, like Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, have remained notably absent from his list of financial […]

Coinbase has unveiled cbBTC, a wrapped version of Bitcoin, that allows users to utilize their Bitcoin holdings in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Ethereum and Base. As the largest and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s integration with DeFi marks a significant step in expanding its use cases beyond simple holding or trading. With the launch […]

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: CEO) Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong stressed the need for clear regulation to advance the cryptocurrency industry, according to a report from Seeking Alpha published on 10 September 2024. Armstrong highlighted that regulatory clarity remains one of the greatest hurdles for the crypto space, and solving this would level the playing field […]

According to a report by Sarah Wynn for The Block, a U.S. District Judge has granted portions of Coinbase’s motion to compel the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide key documents in their ongoing lawsuit, though the judge denied the exchange’s request to subpoena SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This ruling is a significant […]

In an interview with CNBC on September 5, Nemil Dalal, product lead of the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP), discussed the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency (crypto), describing how Coinbase executed its first AI-to-AI crypto transaction. Dalal noted that AI and crypto are among the most exciting developments in technology today. Crypto’s programmability, which […]

On September 3, in an interview with Bloomberg TV’s Sonali Basak and Michael Regan, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal highlighted the approaches of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaigns and the potential implications for the crypto industry. Grewal shared his thoughts on the positions of former U.S. President Donald Trump and current U.S. Vice President […]

Coinbase recently shared insights on its blog about the opportunities and challenges presented by Generative AI (GenAI), a transformative technology that includes Large Language Models (LLMs) and other tools like image generation. According to Coinbase, GenAI is revolutionizing various industries by enhancing efficiency and creativity, particularly in sectors like retail, finance, and healthcare. However, it […]

On August 30, Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbase, shared a significant milestone in the integration of AI and cryptocurrency, revealing that Coinbase Development Platform (CDP) had facilitated the first-ever AI-to-AI crypto transaction. In this transaction, one AI purchased tokens from another AI, but these were not traditional cryptocurrency tokens; rather, they were words […]

On July 29, Dan Dolev, a senior analyst at Mizuho, joined CNBC’s “The Exchange” to share his perspectives on the evolving crypto market and the potential implications of Coinbase being included in the S&P 500. Dolev began by acknowledging the increasing mainstream integration of cryptocurrencies. He noted that the broader financial system is gradually absorbing […]

Frank Chaparro, Director of Special Projects at The Block, recently interviewed Coinbase Chief Information Security Officer (CISCO) Jeff Lunglhofer for Episode 47 of Season 6 of The Scoop podcast. Lunglhofer offered a comprehensive look into the various strategies and practices Coinbase employs to protect its users and their assets while also shedding light on the […]

At the 2024 Crypto Summit, CNBC’s Kate Rooney had an insightful conversation with Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong. Armstrong highlighted the increasing acceptance of digital assets among major financial institutions. He noted that a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies are now involved in blockchain technology. Examples include BlackRock’s efforts to tokenize real-world assets, […]

Coinbase has introduced a new self-custodial wallet, termed Smart Wallets, designed to streamline the user experience and address key challenges in the cryptocurrency space. This development aims to facilitate the onboarding process for over a billion users by tackling issues such as complex setup, network fees, and recovery phrases. Streamlined Onboarding and Usage Coinbase’s Smart […]

Selling pressure on the popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has eased as the well-known Coinbase premium, which tracks the price difference of Bitcoin on Coinbase and other exchanges, has significantly narrowed. The “Coinbase Premium Gap,” as on-chain analysis firm CryptoQuant shows, has narrowed after dipping into significantly negative territory this week, suggesting significant selling pressure on […]

Cryptocurrency asset manager Bitwise has recently shared analysis on the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), suggesting it could be in a similar position to Amazon before it exploded and became a near $2 trillion company. According to Bitwise’s analysis there’s a “game-changer hidden in Coinbase’s recent earnings report,” namely its Ethereum layer-2 network Base […]

Base is a Layer-2 blockchain built by Coinbase on top of the Ethereum network. Layer-2 solutions are designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum blockchain. Base aims to provide a secure, low-cost, and developer-friendly environment for building decentralized applications (dApps). Here’s how it works: Rollups: Base leverages the power of “rollups,” specifically […]

On May 2, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) released its Q1 2024 financial results. Here is what it said in its Shareholder Letter: “Our financial performance in Q1 reflects our focused execution on product expansion, ongoing operational discipline, and strong crypto market conditions. We generated $1.6 billion of total revenue and $1.2 billion of net […]

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN) is a layer-2 scaling solution built atop the Bitcoin blockchain. It aims to address Bitcoin’s limitations in transaction speed and costs, particularly for frequent, small-value payments. The LN achieves this by facilitating off-chain transactions through a network of peer-to-peer payment channels. Participants in the LN establish payment channels by locking a […]

Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO at Coinbase Asset Management, recently delved into the complex dynamics of cryptocurrency investments in a context of increasing geopolitical risks and market volatility. In a thoughtful LinkedIn post, Kasumovich questioned the maturity of the crypto market and its readiness to adopt active investment strategies that traditionally benefit other mature markets. He […]

Mizuho Securities is a major Japanese investment banking and securities firm. It is a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the largest financial services companies in Japan, which also includes Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Trust & Banking. On 12 April 2024, Dan Dolev, a senior research analyst at Mizuho Securities, joined CNBC’s “The Exchange”, […]

Coinbase has announced the integration of Apple Pay for its United Kingdom-based users. This update enables individuals to acquire Bitcoin, along with other cryptocurrencies, directly through their iPhone’s Apple Pay feature, heralding a significant step in making crypto transactions more accessible and seamless for users across the UK. Accoording to a report by Cointelegraph, Coinbase […]

Crypto markets have experienced a downward trend following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting a continued cautious approach toward rate cuts, according to a report by David Han, an analyst at Coinbase Research, published by Coinbase Institutional as its latest Weekly Market Commentary on April 5, 2024. The uncertainty in market direction […]

In an article published by Bloomberg News on April 2, 2024, the explosive growth of Coinbase’s Base blockchain has been attributed to the memecoin frenzy that has taken the platform by storm. Base, designed to be the cornerstone of Coinbase’s expansion into decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has seen an influx of activity, […]

In a recent blog post by Coinbase, the company outlined the burgeoning growth in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and their intersection with blockchain technology, a domain where Coinbase has been an innovator. The post highlighted the recent advancements in AI, including significant progress in text-to-image models and large language models, and their application across various […]

Alesia Haas, Coinbase’s CFO and a veteran of the finance industry, recently spoke with Fortune. Haas has been with Coinbase since April 2018 and has an impressive background that includes senior roles at Sculptor Capital Management, OneWest Bank, Merrill Lynch, and General Electric. During her interview, Haas reflected on the significance of Bitcoin reaching a […]

On March 30, David Duong, the Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, shared a research note on LinkedIn, analyzing the current state and future outlook of the cryptocurrency markets as of this date. Despite potential disruptions from US holidays and the typical end-of-month and quarter corporate rebalancing, Duong notes that the crypto markets have remained […]

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has taken to social media to counter recent reporting about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) potential classification of Ethereum (ETH) as a security. Grewal’s strongly-worded response comes as the crypto community anxiously awaits a decision on proposed spot Ethereum ETFs. A Fortune report published on March 20 […]

Coinbase has announced plans to launch cash-settled futures contract products for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash as early as April 1, 2024. The announcement, made through three separate letters to the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 7, highlights Coinbase’s belief in Dogecoin’s “enduring popularity” and its transcendence from a mere meme […]

On March 19, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss various aspects of the cryptocurrency industry, including the impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs on Coinbase’s business, his meetings with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Coinbase’s Business Armstrong began by […]

Alan Leung, the Chief Information Security Officer at Coinbase Custody, recently provided an in-depth look at the company’s approach to safeguarding digital assets. Leung, who brings a solid background in cybersecurity from his previous roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Citibank, has been a key figure in steering Coinbase Custody’s security direction since 2018. […]

On February 28, 2024, as the Bitcoin price raced to the $64,000 level in a very short time, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a significant service disruption that affected its site’s performance and user transactions. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the incident’s timeline, the steps taken toward resolution, and comments from Coinbase’s […]

On February 15, in an interview on CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime,” Alesia Haas, CFO of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), shared an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance for Q4 2023 and her outlook on the crypto market. Following the announcement of Coinbase’s financial results, which surpassed expectations with a significant profit and earnings […]

On February 15, during an appearance on Bloomberg TV, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, shared his insights on the crypto market’s recovery, Coinbase’s profitability, and his perspectives on SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s stance on cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s Rally and Coinbase’s Milestone Scaramucci began by reflecting on the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price, which has seen […]

According to Bloomberg News, a JPMorgan analyst has revised his previously bearish outlook on Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), propelling the stock to climb as much as 7.8% on February 15. This change comes just weeks after the analyst downgraded the stock, a move that now seems to be reconsidered in light of the recent […]

On February 9, Dan Dolev, a Senior Analyst working in Japanese financial giant Mizuho’s FinTech Equity Research team, joined CNBC’s “Fast Money” to offer his insights on Coinbase’s recent earnings and the broader state of the cryptocurrency space. Speaking with host Melissa Lee, Dolev provided a critical perspective on the sustainability of Coinbase’s business model, […]

On Friday, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares rose following an upgrade by investment bank Oppenheimer. The firm shifted its rating from “perform” to “outperform,” setting a new price target of $160 per share. This upgrade reflects a positive outlook on Coinbase’s future, despite recent challenges in the crypto market. According to an article by Helene Braun […]

On January 23, On Bloomberg TV’s “Bloomberg Crypto,” Pomp Investments Founder Anthony Pompliano talked about Coinbase’s market mispricing and its evolving business model. Here are the key takeaways from this interview: Coinbase’s Evolving Business Model Pompliano emphasized that the public markets significantly undervalue companies like Coinbase. He pointed out that while Coinbase is known for […]

The legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has reached a critical juncture, attracting widespread attention within the cryptocurrency industry and beyond. This in-depth report combines insights from Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Elliot Z. Stein with details from a Reuters report to provide […]

Dan Gambardello, the founder of Crypto Capital Venture, has recently revealed he is optimistic about a potential surge in altcoins in the near future, basing his positive outlook on a favorable outcome for Coinbase in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Last summer, the SEC took legal action against […]

Alesia Haas, the Chief Financial Officer of Coinbase, spoke with Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 15, 2024, discussing various aspects of the cryptocurrency market and Coinbase’s strategies. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Mainstream Crypto Adoption Haas expressed enthusiasm about the recent approval by the U.S. SEC of […]

On January 11, Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbase, appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of several spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Armstrong highlighted the significance of this development for the cryptocurrency industry and Coinbase. Historic Milestone for Crypto Armstrong emphasized that the SEC’s […]

On 11 January 2024, Dan Dolev, a senior analyst at Mizuho Securities, appeared on CNBC’s “The Exchange” to discuss the implications of spot Bitcoin ETFs, particularly focusing on Coinbase and the broader cryptocurrency market. Mizuho Securities is a prominent financial institution operating as a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, one of Japan’s major banking corporations. […]

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Coinbase, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is advancing its European operations by acquiring a Cyprus-based entity licensed under the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID). According to the company’s blog post, the acquisition aligns with Coinbase’s strategy to enhance its presence in the European market. The MiFID license is critical to the EU’s regulatory framework, […]

Earlier today, Coinbase emphasized the significant impact of the upcoming U.S. elections on the future of cryptocurrency. The company’s blog post outlines the importance of electing pro-crypto candidates and enacting supportive policies. Coinbase asserts that the current U.S. approach to cryptocurrency regulation, which it describes as “regulation by enforcement,” lacks clarity and hinders the sector’s […]

What is Coinbase Institutional? Coinbase Institutional represents a significant branch of Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, tailored specifically to meet the needs of institutional clients. This platform is designed to cater to a range of professional investors, including hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and other large-scale entities, offering a suite of services […]

Coinbase Wallet has introduced a significant update to simplify and accelerate international money transfers. This new feature allows users to send money across borders with the same ease as sending a text message. The update is designed to eliminate the complexities and costs typically associated with traditional methods of sending money internationally. Traditionally, international money […]

On 21 Nov 2023, Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong spoke to CNBC’s Kate Rooney in the aftermath of Binance pleading guilty and agreeing to “pay over $4 billion to resolve the Justice Department’s investigation into violations related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), failure to register as a money transmitting business, and the International […]

The Onchain Paradigm: Reshaping the Internet’s Legacy Coinbase’s Co-Founder and CEO, Brian Armstrong, opened the Q3 2023 earnings call with a bold proclamation, asserting that ‘onchain’ is poised to become the new benchmark for online interaction, much like the Internet revolutionized communication and business decades ago. He argued that blockchain and cryptocurrencies are mirroring this […]

Coinbase has broadened its trading offerings to feature perpetual futures for qualified clients in select non-U.S. regions. This addition is an integral component of Coinbase Advanced, a trading interface designed for seasoned retail investors. The expansion is a strategic response to the crypto derivatives market, which Coinbase states accounts for 75% of global cryptocurrency trading […]

Coinbase has expanded its trading services to include perpetual futures for eligible customers in specific non-U.S. jurisdictions. The new feature is part of Coinbase Advanced, the company’s trading platform targeted at experienced retail traders. This move comes in response to a crypto derivatives market that, according to Coinbase, comprises 75% of the total cryptocurrency trading […]

Kara Calvert, the Head of US Policy at Coinbase, recently appeared on “Bloomberg Technology” with Ed Ludlow and Sonali Basak to discuss the pressing issues surrounding cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The conversation focused on the challenges and opportunities that the crypto industry faces, particularly in the context of the SEC’s busy agenda and […]

Earlier today, Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbase, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss a range of topics, including the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States, the ongoing SEC case against Coinbase, and the company’s global expansion plans. Regulatory Concerns in the U.S. Armstrong expressed concerns about the lack of clear […]