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October 2, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Singapore has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This development, coming after Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) initial In Principle Approval, amplifies their commitment to the Singapore market, enabling them “to expand their provision of Digital Payment Token services to… Read More

September 28, 2023 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase International Exchange (NASDAQ:COIN) has been approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to enable perpetual futures for eligible non-US retail customers in certain jurisdictions, according to a statement by the company. Coinbase said it will begin to offer perpetual futures trading in the next… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly nine in ten Americans believe it is time to update the financial system, but progress is being slowed “by resistance of those in power who embrace the status quo: outdated systems that limit economic freedom and opportunity for everyday Americans,” according to an updatre… Read More

September 24, 2023 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has registered as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian wallet provider with the Bank of Spain. This registration will allow Coinbase to offer their full suite of products and services “to retail and institutional users in Spain, all in compliance with the national legal… Read More

September 12, 2023 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise-grade staking platform Kiln announced that Coinbase Cloud has integrated Kiln’s On-Chain Platform into its product offering, “marking a significant milestone for Coinbase Cloud in streamlining and simplifying the Ethereum staking process.” Kiln On-Chain is a suite of smart contracts designed “to connect integrators and… Read More

September 11, 2023 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) provided a clarification following a an update indicating that the exchange operator will be suspending business operations for consumers residing in India. As widely reported, Coinbase India clients will cautioned via an email message that crypto services will no longer… Read More

September 9, 2023 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As momentum for crypto builds around the world, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is executing on Phase II of their “Go Broad, Go Deep” strategy for international expansion. Coinbase says that it sees the following: 1) enactment of clear rules; 2) innovation of more efficient, more accessible products… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital currency exchange Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) is introducing a crypto-asset lending platform that’s meant for larger institutional investors. This, according to a company representative statement issued on Tuesday. As first reported by Reuters, Coinbase has acquired $57 million in capital for its new virtual currency… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Users in Germany and the UK can now link their PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) account directly to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) in order to buy cryptocurrencies, “providing a hassle-free, trusted, and secure purchasing and withdrawal option.” Coinbase now offers their German and UK users a quick and hassle-free method… Read More

August 31, 2023 @ 9:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brian Armstrong, CEO at Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has shared several ideas that he claims to be most excited about in crypto right now. The Coinbase Chief Executive says that if you’re building something in crypto or thinking about doing so – check it out. They are… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 9:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has revealed a new partnership with X (formerly Twitter) to fill open positions at the crypto exchange. According to an X, job openings may now be scrolled directly on Coinbase’s profile. Coinbase is thrilled to partner with @X on the launch of a… Read More

August 27, 2023 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The expansion to this new Coinbase-incubated blockchain is set to offer 1inch users access to deeper liquidity, lower transaction costs and higher speeds. Continuing its expansion across the DeFi space, the 1inch Network is glad to share that the 1inch Aggregation Protocol and the 1inch… Read More

August 22, 2023 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

USDC is launching on six new blockchains, and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) says that it is increasing its support for stablecoins with an investment in Circle. Circle will reportedly “take full control over USDC issuance and governance.” Meanwhile, Coinbase and Circle will also “maintain a commercial relationship.”… Read More

August 16, 2023 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has secured regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).  This will enable it to provide access to crypto futures trading for eligible customers. The NFA is a Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) designated self-regulatory organization…. Read More

August 15, 2023 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced its official entry into the Canadian market, “backed by the integration of Interac payment rails, with banking and payment partners, enabling seamless fund transfers, and the introduction of Coinbase One – a 30-day trial offering zero trading fees, enhanced staking rewards,… Read More

August 13, 2023 @ 10:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed an enforcement action against Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) back in June. Among other allegations, the SEC claims that Coinbase is operating as an unregistered securities exchange. The SEC targeted Coinbase even though it had clearly approved the firm to become… Read More

August 12, 2023 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a settlement in its enforcement action against Bittrex as well as a foreign affiliate. Bittrex agreed to a total penalty of $24 million. As part of the settlement, Bittrex neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s allegations,… Read More

August 5, 2023 @ 2:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on Friday (August 4, 2023) reportedly requested a judge to end the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing lawsuit that’s accusing the world’s biggest publicly-listed crypto exchange of violating applicable federal securities laws. As mentioned in a filing in federal court… Read More

July 19, 2023 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alto, a self-directed IRA custodian and platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets using their retirement funds, announced its new partnership with crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). All Coinbase One members that open an Alto CryptoIRA account “will enjoy a 1% match (up to $100)… Read More

July 18, 2023 @ 11:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong is expected to meet with Democrat House members to discuss regulatory issues and the ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a report. Reuters says that Armstrong will speak with members of the New Democrat Coalition… Read More