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January 3, 2022 @ 4:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

This is an interesting factoid. FinancePR, a promotional firm in the financial services sector, has distributed a note stating that Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) dominates Bitcoin trading. According to the missive, Coinbase took 53% market share of Bitcoin trading in the past 30 days or 520,000… Read More

January 1, 2022 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Surojit Chatterjee, Chief Product Officer at Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), notes that 2021 proved to be “a breakout year for crypto” with Bitcoin (BTC) price gaining nearly 70% YoY, DeFi hitting $150B in value locked, and NFTs “emerging as a new category.” Chatterjee has shared his… Read More

December 29, 2021 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In May 2021, the team at digital assets firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) had announced the launch of Coinbase Giving. As explained in a blog post, Coinbase Giving is the operational “embodiment” of their ongoing commitment to Pledge 1%, which is the firm’s “promise to dedicate… Read More

December 21, 2021 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (COIN: Nasdaq) is pleased to confirm the introduction of the Community Analyst Program (or the CAP Program). As explained in a blog post by Coinbase, this is a great way for students, professionals and community members who share their “core beliefs” to contribute to… Read More

December 15, 2021 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld multiple bans on crypto-asset promotions today. The impacted firms include Coinbase Europe, CoinBurp, Lumo Money, Exmo Exchange, Papa John’s, Payward/Kraken, and eToro. In regards to Coinbase, four issues were investigated with each being upheld by the regulator…. Read More

December 14, 2021 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deel has announced the addition of USDC and Solana as withdrawal currencies via Coinbase (COIN: Nasdaq). Deel first teamed up with Coinbase in November 2020 to “enable users to withdraw their paychecks in cryptocurrency,” according to an update shared with Crowdfund Insider. Deel currently supports five… Read More

December 14, 2021 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Beginning on Monday December 13, 2021, clients may transfer DESO tokens into their Coinbase Pro accounts ahead of trading. As noted in the announcement, support for DESO will “generally be available in Coinbase’s supported jurisdictions with certain exceptions as indicated in each asset page here.”… Read More

December 12, 2021 @ 3:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Beginning on December 9, 2021, API3 (API3), Bluzelle (BLZ), Circuits of Value (COVAL), Gods Unchained (GODS), Immutable X (IMX), Measurable Data Token (MDT), mStable USD (MUSD) and Ribbon Finance (RBN) are available on Coinbase.com and via the Coinbase Android and iOS apps. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) clients… Read More

December 8, 2021 @ 10:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today (December 8, 2021), the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on digital assets. As was previously reported, the witnesses included top crypto executives and thus provided the opportunity for a unique discussion between House members and crypto entrepreneurs. Chairwoman of the Committee,… Read More

December 3, 2021 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aaron Henshaw, Head of Coinbase Cloud Engineering, says that it’s no secret that crypto is gaining mainstream appeal, with the international cryptocurrency market cap reaching an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first time, the total value locked in DeFi reaching $250 billion, and… Read More

November 19, 2021 @ 10:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Beginning today (November 18, 2021), the Voyager Token (VGX) is available via Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase Android and iOS apps. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) clients are now able to trade, send, receive, or store VGX “in most Coinbase-supported regions, with certain exceptions indicated in each asset… Read More

November 10, 2021 @ 9:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the leading digital asset marketplace in the US, missed earnings expectations yesterday disappointing investors. In response, shares are tanking and as of now are down % in pre-market trading. While analysts anticipated revenue of $1.6 billion, Coinbase missed that amount generating only $1.3… Read More

October 25, 2021 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Assemble Protocol (ASM) is now available on Coinbase and in the Coinbase Android and iOS apps for trading. Coinbase clients are able to trade, send, receive, or store ASM tokens in “most Coinbase-supported regions, with certain exceptions indicated in each asset page here.” Trading for these… Read More

October 21, 2021 @ 12:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Formerly known as Libra and then Diem, Facebook’s (NASD:FB) scaled-back entrance into the digital currency sector has announced the firm’s Novi digital wallet pilot program is rolling out – starting with Guatemala and the United States. The pilot is designed to confirm operational readiness as… Read More

October 18, 2021 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Beginning on October 14, 2021, BadgerDAO (BADGER) and Rarible (RARI) have been available on Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase Android and iOS apps. Digital asset firm Coinbase‘s (COIN: NASDAQ) clients are able to trade, send, receive, or store BADGER and RARI in “most Coinbase-supported regions,… Read More

October 12, 2021 @ 3:01 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As of today, cryptocurrency enthusiasts can sign up for early access to Coinbase NFT, a company executive said. “Our mission at Coinbase is to increase economic freedom in the world,” Coinbase VP of Product, Ecosystem Sanchan Saxena said in a blog post announcing the move…. Read More

October 3, 2021 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

IHS Markit, a leader in critical information, reveals that it’s teaming up with digital assets firm Coinbase (COIN: NASDAQ), in order to offer tax reporting information and related infrastructure. Through this partnership, IHS Markit will be creating and providing Forms 1099-MISC for Coinbase clients, with… Read More

October 3, 2021 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centre, the consortium that has been established by global Fintech Circle and digital assets firm Coinbase (COIN: Nasdaq) to offer standards and governance for USD Coin (USDC), which has become one of the  fastest-growing “digital dollar” currencies, reveals that recent MIT Digital Credentials Architect Kim… Read More

September 20, 2021 @ 2:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

On September 7, 2021, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) published a blog post stating the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had informed the company it would sue over its forthcoming Coinbase Lend service. Now, Coinbase has submitted to the significant threat of a lawsuit and abandoned its Lend… Read More

September 12, 2021 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Beginning on Friday (September 10, 2021), Rari Governance Token (RGT) and XYO Network (XYO) will be available via Coinbase.com and via the Coinbase Android and iOS applications. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) clients will be able to trade, send, receive, or store RGT and XYO tokens in most… Read More