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Brian Armstrong Says the More Crypto Regulation, the Better for Coinbase — CEO Discusses Alleged SEC Investigation
11.8.2022
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “the more regulation there is for crypto, the better it is for Coinbase.” He revealed an inquiry from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), noting: “We do not yet know if this inquiry will become a formal investigation.”...
US authorities arrest former Coinbase manager, alleging insider crypto trading
21.7.2022
Three people allegedly used multiple Ethereum wallets to make purchases of certain tokens in advance of at least 14 separate Coinbase public listing announcements
Crypto firms facing insolvency 'forgot the basics of risk management' — Coinbase
20.7.2022
“The issues here were foreseeable and actually credit specific, not crypto specific in nature,” said three department heads at Coinbase
Crypto Exchange Gemini Axes 7% of Its Staff in Second Wave of Layoffs
20.7.2022
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by the Winklevoss twins, is laying off more staff. According to reports, the company is axing 7% of its current workforce, as it engages in significant cost-cutting policies. This is the second wave of layoffs at Gemini, after the company laid off 10%...
Coinbase Obtains Regulatory Approval to Provide Crypto Services in Italy
19.7.2022
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Italy. “Coinbase is committed to bringing the power of our full product suite to customers across Europe,” the company said. Coinbase Approved in Italy Cryptocurrency exchange...
Argentinian Cryptocurrency Exchange Buenbit Announces Staff Layoffs
25.5.2022
Buenbit, an Argentinian cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a series of layoffs due to the downturn that traditional and crypto markets are currently facing. Buenbit’s co-founder and CEO, Federico Ogue, clarified that this move had nothing to do with the recent Terra ecosystem disaster...
Coinbase CEO responds to insider trading allegations with changes for token listings
29.4.2022
“There is always the possibility that someone inside Coinbase could, wittingly or unwittingly, leak information to outsiders engaging in illegal activity,” said Brian Armstrong
Coinbase announces beta of NFT marketplace with social engagement
20.4.2022
More than 8.4 million email addresses were on the waitlist for Coinbase NFT, with the project saying it would be available to everyone over 18 years old “in the coming weeks.”
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches in India — Quickly Runs Into Trouble With UPI Payment System
8.4.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it is launching full-scale crypto trading in India with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) support. However, moments later, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which developed UPI, stated that no crypto exchange is using the...
Coinbase Focuses on Crypto and Web3 in India — Plans to Hire 1,000 for Indian Hub
5.4.2022
Coinbase is focusing on growing the crypto and Web3 ecosystem in India. “Combined with India’s world-class software talent, we believe that crypto and web3 technology can help accelerate India’s economic and financial inclusion goals,” said CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase...
Coinbase CEO Says Ordinary Russians Use Crypto as a Lifeline as the Ruble Collapses
5.3.2022
The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase says ordinary Russians are using cryptocurrency as a lifeline now that their own currency, the ruble, has collapsed. The executive also does not see a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions. Crypto Becomes a Lifeline...
Coinbase’s Trading Volume Grew 8.5 Times in 2021 — With 89 Million Verified Users
26.2.2022
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says the number of monthly transacting users on its platform rose to 11.4 million at the end of 2021, which was more than four times the previous year. In addition, Coinbase’s trading volume grew more than 8.5 times from the previous year...
Coinbase users launch online refund campaign following GYEN troubles
9.12.2021
Many Coinbase customers are understandably frustrated after the company decided to freeze their accounts for weeks
Coinbase will establish presence in Israel through purchase of Unbound Security
30.11.2021
“We’ve long recognized Israel as a hot bed of strong technology and cryptography talent, and are excited to continue to grow our team with some of the best and brightest minds in these fields,” said Coinbase
Sotheby’s to Bring Down the Hammer in Ethereum on 2 Iconic Banksy Paintings
11.11.2021
Sotheby’s, the British-founded American luxury auction house, has announced the company will be selling Banksy works for real-time bids in ethereum at “The Now Evening Auction” on November 18. While the upcoming auction will have pieces from highly acclaimed artists such...
Coinbase partners with esports gaming organization competing in League of Legends
10.11.2021
“Crypto was new to me once, but once I started reading and watching, I realized that it wasn’t some passing fad — it’s here now, and will be in the future,” said Team Liquid owner and co-CEO Steve Arhancet
Litecoin hits 6-month high as LTC price soars 20% in 24 hours
9.11.2021
Nonetheless, LTC/USD is at risk of a price correction, as it’s painting a classic bearish reversal pattern
Coinbase Publishes Proposal for Crypto Regulation Pushing 4 Core Recommendations
18.10.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has published its proposal for crypto regulation after “more than 75 meetings with stakeholders in government, industry, and academia,” CEO Brian Armstrong revealed. In its Digital Asset Policy Proposal, the company recommends “four core pillars...
Coinbase users can choose to deposit paychecks directly to accounts
27.9.2021
Customers will have the option to deposit "as much or as little" of their paychecks as they want in the feature rolling out in the next few weeks
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...