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Coinbase is planning to set up crypto trading platform outside US: Report
17.3.2023
The reported move came amid many U.S. lawmakers and regulators taking aim at crypto firms for their perceived role in the failure of three major banks
Coinbase launches wallet-as-a-service for businesses
8.3.2023
The adoption of Web3 wallets is hindered by complex seed phrases and a poor user experience, according to Coinbase
Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status
18.2.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its status as a financial hub. “Crypto is open to everyone in the world and others are leading,” the executive stressed. Coinbase’s CEO on Cryptocurrency...
Coinbase CEO says trading revenue has fallen to ‘roughly half’ what it was last year
7.12.2022
The cryptocurrency exchange had previously reported that it expected losses of $500 million this year amid the bear market
Germany’s financial regulator orders Coinbase to address ‘business organization’ practices
8.11.2022
In effect since Oct. 27, BaFin’s order referred to Coinbase’s Germany arm outsourcing some operations “essential for conducting banking business or providing financial services.”
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...