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Last Minute Crypto Gift Ideas for Tech Natives and Newcomers
21.12.2023
Cryptocurrency is a hot topic of conversation, especially during the holidays. This is becoming the case even more so as Bitcoin gains traction. A recent report from Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained found that one in four Americans already own Bitcoin. Additional findings from Unchained...
Coinbase CEO Says an Anti-Crypto Stance is a Bad Political Strategy Ahead of 2024
20.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that an anti-crypto stance will be a bad political strategy for the 2024 elections giving reasons why millions of young people are backing digital assets. In a Dec 19 post on X ( formerly Twitter), the Coinbase Chief Executive listed...
Crypto Industry Funnels $78 Million Into War Chest to Elect Pro-Crypto Candidates in 2024 Elections
20.12.2023
Prominent crypto companies and leaders have contributed to a war chest to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 elections, amassing $78 million to date. “The U.S. cannot afford to continue taking a back seat on the global stage. Regulatory overreach (esp from the SEC) is actively moving...
Coinbase Ending ‘Givecrypto’ Initiative — ‘We Were Unable to Create a Lasting Impact’
19.12.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase is winding down Givecrypto, a nonprofit set up to provide crypto to those in need. “Over the years, Givecrypto distributed cryptocurrency to thousands of individuals in need,” Coinbase said. However, the exchange admitted: “We were unable to create lasting change purely...
Digital Asset Executives Raise $78 Million to Support Pro-Crypto and Responsible Regulations in 2024
18.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Fairshakes has raised $78 million to fund pro-crypto legislators and support leaders who support blockchain innovation in the United States. A Dec 18 press release states the firm’s commitment to drive developments and positive policies around the industry after...
SEC Denies Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulation — Exchange Responds by Taking the Regulator to Court
17.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s petition for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler backs his agency’s decision to deny Coinbase’s petition. In response, Coinbase has pursued legal...
Coinbase International Exchange Launching Spot Crypto Trading
15.12.2023
Coinbase International is launching spot crypto trading for non-U.S. customers. “The launch and expansion of spot trading on Coinbase International Exchange will occur over several phases,” Coinbase detailed. “Our primary focus at the outset will be to build liquidity...
Coinbase Crypto Wallet Offers “Simple Mode” for Improved UX: CEO Armstrong
12.12.2023
Source: Adobe Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase crypto exchange, has explained that the wallet modifications, launched last week, focus on payments. On December 5, Coinbase announced enhanced features on its wallet app in a move to facilitate seamless money transfers. The update aims to simplify...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘Bitcoin May Be the Key to Extending Western Civilization’
6.12.2023
Brian Armstrong, CEO of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase, stated that Bitcoin could play a role in extending Western civilization. For Armstrong, Bitcoin represents an alternative to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, which people can use as an alternative to inflation. Coinbase CEO Brian...
Trump, Kennedy Jr, and Ramaswamy Invited to First Crypto Presidential Forum
5.12.2023
Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy have been invited to be part of the First Crypto Presidential Forum, an initiative designed to clarify the cryptocurrency policies of each U.S. presidential candidate. The event, organized by Stand with Crypto, will be held in New Hampshire...
Coinbase Brings 2024 US Presidential Candidates Together for Blockchain Forum Ahead of New Hampshire Primary
4.12.2023
US presidential hopefuls will convene at the Coinbase-hosted Crypto Presidential Forum before the influential 2024 New Hampshire primary. Image by niyazz, Adobe Stock. Today, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced plans to host a forum focused on blockchain technology and digital assets...
Coinbase Transparency Report: Law Enforcement Requests Tripled in Three Years
1.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Coinbase has revealed a significant increase in law enforcement requests over the past years in its latest transparency report. According to the report, the number of requests received by Coinbase this year has tripled compared to 2020. Out of the 13,079 requests...
Coinbase CEO Says Binance Settlements Allow Crypto Industry to ‘Turn the Page’
29.11.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the enforcement action against Binance has allowed the crypto industry to “turn the page.” He emphasized: “There are many, many companies in crypto that are helping build the crypto economy and update our financial system globally. But many of them...
‘Cantillon Effect’ Can Be Countered by Having ‘Bitcoin Only’ Companies Present at the Negotiating Table — Swan Bitcoin MD
27.11.2023
The crypto industry can stop the so-called Cantillon Effect from occurring by establishing large enough “Bitcoin only” companies that will sit on the negotiating table with the U.S. Federal Reserve and major financial institutions, Swan Bitcoin’s Terrance Yang has said. According...
Report: US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined for Refusing to Localize Russian Users’ Data
18.11.2023
The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was recently hit with a fine exceeding $11,000 by a Russian court. The fine stems from the crypto exchange’s refusal to comply with a law that requires foreign companies to localize data of their respective Russian users or customers. Localizing...
U.S. Crypto Lobby Spending Surpasses $20 Million in 2023, On Track to Beat 2022 Record
17.11.2023
Adobe Over $20 million has been spent on crypto-related lobbying in the United States this year, a new report shows. According to a recent CoinGecko report, the amount spent on cryptocurrency lobbying was $20.19 million, a figure set to break last year’s $22 million mark as recent data does...
Coinbase Expects Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Add Billions to Crypto Market — Says SEC Approval Possible by Year-End
16.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could add billions of dollars to the total crypto market cap. Coinbase also believes that the chances of one or more spot bitcoin ETFs being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before the...
US Regulator to Continue Going After Crypto Entities Despite Court Setbacks — Expert
9.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to issue clear guidelines on the application of the law against the crypto industry before its case against Ripple is finalized, an industry expert has said. The U.S. securities regulator only needs to provide “additional facts”...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: SafeMoon Executive Charges and FinCEN’s Mixing Service Proposal
7.11.2023
Last week saw major regulatory actions against crypto mixing services and alleged fraud along with pushback from lawmakers. Image by Andrii, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency industry increasingly finds itself under the purview of regulators striving to balance innovation with consumer protection...
US Supreme Court to Decide Whether Coinbase Can Force Users to Settle Disputes Through Arbitration
7.11.2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the Coinbase case concerning whether the crypto exchange can force users to settle disputes through private arbitration, rather than in court. The case stems from a dogecoin (DOGE) sweepstakes in which users accused Coinbase of false advertising....