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Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker
5.5.2024
A new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as...
Blockchain-Focused Super Pac Raises Millions From Crypto Magnates in January
21.2.2024
According to a recent report, a super political action committee (PAC) focused on the cryptocurrency industry has secured $4.9 million in contributions from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, the super PAC named Fairshake amassed $6.3 million in funds last month, as per records...
South Korea’s National Pension Service Dives Into Crypto With $20M Coinbase Investment
17.11.2023
Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that the National Pension Service of South Korea acquired 282,673 Coinbase Global shares in 2023’s third quarter. This transaction, valued at approximately $20 million, marks the pension fund’s inaugural...
Coinbase Adds Four National Security Experts to its Global Advisory Council
7.11.2023
Coinbase has added four national security experts, including former U.S. Secretary of Defence Dr. Mark T. Esper, to its Global Advisory Council
US Judge Dismisses Customer Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase
3.2.2023
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Coinbase and its CEO Brian Armstrong filed by customers of the crypto exchange. The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase sold 79 crypto tokens that are unregistered securities. Customer Lawsuit Against Coinbase Dismissed A proposed class action lawsuit...
Coinbase Secures Regulatory Approval to Operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Ireland
22.12.2022
Coinbase has announced it has secured regulatory approval as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Ireland, according to a company blog post published on Dec. 21. According to the company, Coinbase has been approved by Ireland’s central bank which means the company can “provide products...
Coinbase Entices Users to Switch From USDT to USDC, Crypto Firm Says Recent Events ‘Put Some Stablecoins to the Test’
9.12.2022
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency firms in the industry, has published a blog post that tells users to “switch to the trusted and reputable digital dollar,” referring to the stablecoin asset usd coin. The company’s blog post specifically mentions switching...
Disclosures Show Shopify’s CEO Bought $3M Worth of Coinbase Shares During the Past 2 Months
4.10.2022
Public records show that Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke has purchased close to $3 million in Coinbase shares during the last 60 days. Lütke became a Coinbase board member last February and because he is a Coinbase associate, he’s required by law to submit his trades to the U.S....
Coinbase Discloses It Will ‘Evaluate Any ETH Fork Tokens Following The Merge’
28.8.2022
The publicly listed firm Coinbase Global has revealed the company plans to evaluate any potential forks that arise from the upcoming Ethereum upgrade known as The Merge. In a recently updated blog post, Coinbase said if a new Ethereum proof-of-work (PoW) token is created it “will be reviewed...
12 Companies Keep Close to $700 Million in Ethereum in Treasuries
10.4.2022
During the last year, there’s been a lot of discussion concerning bitcoin treasuries or public firms putting bitcoin on their balance sheets. However, the leading crypto asset by market valuation is not the only digital currency being held by treasuries. Ethereum has become a prominent...
Coinbase Files to Offer Cryptocurrency Futures and Derivatives Trading
16.9.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed an application with the National Futures Association (NFA) to offer futures and derivatives trading on its platform. The exchange says its new offerings aim to “Further grow the cryptoeconomy.” Coinbase Registers to Offer Crypto Futures...
Coinbase beats earnings estimates as analysts say regulation will ‘stifle’ innovation
11.8.2021
COIN exceeded earnings estimates but analysts caution that blanket crypto-sector regulation will “stifle innovation” and possibly cast a shadow on Coinbase's growth
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Initiate Coverage of Coinbase Stock — up to 60% Price Upside
25.5.2021
Investment banks JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs have initiated coverage of the Coinbase Global stock. JPMorgan gives Coinbase an overweight rating with a 60% upside potential while Goldman Sachs begins with a buy rating. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Now Covering Coinbase Stock A couple of major investment...
‘Weird Coins Like DOGE and XRP Spike’- Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz Warns of a Crypto Market ‘Washout’
16.4.2021
Bitcoin bull and billionaire investor Mike Novogratz has warned about cryptocurrency market volatility in a recent interview stemming from the Barron’s and Marketwatch’s “Investing in Crypto” virtual event series. In general and over the long term, Novogratz is bullish about...
Coinbase Files for IPO via Direct Listing on Nasdaq — Valuation Soars Above $100 Billion
25.2.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company has chosen the direct listing route and has applied for its shares to be listed on Nasdaq. Coinbase filed Form S-1 Registration Statement for its IPO with...