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First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain
26.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
SEC raises concerns over Coinbase in objection to Celsius restructuring plan
25.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal issued a joint statement questioning the SEC's reasoning in its Sept. 22 objection
Vitalik Buterin Shifts 400 Ether to Coinbase: Ethereum Co-Founder Moves $3.79M in 10 Days
25.9.2023
Blockchain metrics indicate that an Ethereum-linked address tied to co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase on September 24. Spotonchain’s data shows that over a ten-day stretch, Buterin’s address funneled a cumulative 2,421 ETH to mainstream exchanges. Address...
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
25.9.2023
The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider
Vitalik Deposits 400 ETH to Coinbase, Total 2421 ETH Sent to Multiple CEXs in 10 Days
25.9.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reportedly transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase, worth $632,000, resulting in a total transfer of $3.94 million worth ETH to various crypto exchanges in September alone.
Data from blockchain analytics firm Spot on Chain revealed that the transaction took place...
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....
Vitalik wallet sends 400 ETH worth $600K to Coinbase
25.9.2023
A wallet associated with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was flagged sending 400 ETH, worth around $600,000, to Coinbase
Coinbase Becomes Registered Crypto Exchange in Spain
24.9.2023
Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from the Bank of Spain, making it a registered crypto exchange in the country.
In a Friday blog post, the largest cryptocurrency in the US revealed its expansion across Europe, saying that Spanish users can now confidently...
This Exchange Holds 5% of All Bitcoin Ever Made
24.9.2023
Coinbase holds nearly 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its wallets, accounting for approximately 5% of the total existing BTC supply.
Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham has identified Coinbase as the largest Bitcoin entity in the world, holding a total of 947,755 BTC (worth over $25 billion)....
Coinbase Sought to Buy FTX Europe for Its Derivatives Business, Report
24.9.2023
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase pursued the acquisition of failed coin trading competitor FTX’s European subsidiary, a media report revealed. The move has been seen as proof of the growing importance of derivatives for the American platform’s plan to expand business globally....
Coinbase secures AML registration from Bank of Spain
24.9.2023
The Anti-Money Laundering registration will allow cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to offer its services to both retail and institutional investors within Spain
Arkham Identifies Coinbase’s $25B in BTC; Rivals Nakamoto’s Legacy Coins
23.9.2023
On September 22, 2023, Arkham Intelligence unveiled that it has identified addresses tied to a staggering $25 billion from Coinbase’s bitcoin (BTC) holdings. This cache represents the most substantial BTC reserve on Arkham. The firm points out that this trove is nearly on par with Satoshi...
Base Network Outstrips Solana's TVL as Summer Lull Draws to a Close
23.9.2023
Coinbase's layer-2 network, Base, has surpassed Solana (SOL) in terms of total value locked (TVL).
Base's TVL has reached an impressive $397.32 million since its launch in August, outpacing Solana's TVL of $358.96 million, data from DefiLlama shows.
Over the past month, Base has experienced...
Coinbase holds 5% of all Bitcoin in existence: Data
23.9.2023
While Coinbase holds $25 billion in BTC, the exchange only owns around $200 million worth of Bitcoin found in its wallets
Coinbase CEO warns against AI regulation, calls for decentralization
23.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said decentralization and open-sourcing AI is better alternative to regulating the space
Coinbase sought FTX Europe acquisition after bankruptcy: Report
22.9.2023
To expand its derivatives business overseas, Coinbase attempted to acquire FTX Europe twice since it filed for bankruptcy in November 2022
Coinbase Has Recently Held Talks to Buy FTX Europe: Fortune
22.9.2023
Coinbase Calls on 52 Million Crypto Holders to Advocate for Clear Regulation
22.9.2023
Coinbase revealed a campaign to move more than 52 million U.S.-based cryptocurrency holders to call for clear and precise regulation. The push, part of a countrywide initiative, will be supported by a paid media campaign across multiple platforms but directed to nine states where most crypto owners...
Ex-Senator Who Once Shepherded Crypto Legislation Sees No Path in Current Congress
21.9.2023
Former U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, who tried and failed to push his own crypto legislation through Congress before leaving at the start of the year, can’t see how the current Senate will have any better luck, despite recent progress in the House of Representatives
Coinbase’s L2 Blockchain Base Skyrockets 111% in 41 Days, Overtaking Solana in TVL
21.9.2023
According to statistics, Coinbase’s Layer two (L2) blockchain, built on Ethereum and using Optimism’s open-source OP Stack, has grown significantly in the past 41 days. Since August, when the platform had a total value locked (TVL) of $175 million, the figure has increased 111% to $370...