Tagged: coinbase

February 8, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis by CoinGecko has shed light on the current state of publicly traded blockchain companies. The research report highlights that there are 46 noteworthy companies in this space, with the majority listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange led by Brian… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced that it has obtained VASP registration in the United Kingdom issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Obtaining VASP registration in the UK is a crucial step for cryptocurrency businesses, as it allows them to operate legally and offer services to customers…. Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is acquiring Spindl, an onchain ads and attribution platform. Today, it’s too difficult for builders to find quality users/distribution. By acquiring Spindl’s team and tech, they’ll be able to help builders go viral onchain and “find distribution on Coinbase and across the onchain… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), provider of a cryptocurrency trading and investing platform, is expanding its global presence to Argentina, as part of its mission to support economic freedom worldwide. This move is designed to increase access to cryptocurrency services for millions of Argentinians. To operate in Argentina, Coinbase… Read More

January 22, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The concept of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration has garnered attention, with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong suggesting it as a realistic possibility. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Armstrong remarked on Trump’s apparent enthusiasm for cryptocurrency, stating: “He… Read More

January 14, 2025 @ 8:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) won a minor victory in court regarding its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal shared via X that the Third Circuit Court has chastised the SEC for its denial of rulemaking – something… Read More

January 6, 2025 @ 8:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is pleased to release their sixth annual Transparency Report. Their goal with the Transparency Report is to provide customers with data about requests for their information that they “receive from government agencies and law enforcement.” Coinbase also intend to provide… Read More

January 5, 2025 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has acquired a license to provide derivatives in European markets via the recently announced acquisition of Bux‘s Cyprus division. Digital currency exchange Coinbase confirmed that it has now acquired a  license as part of its plans for European business expansion… Read More

January 4, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) 2025 Crypto Market Outlook provides key insights focused on the web3 and blockhain ecosystem. The Outlook provides investors with deep dives that span the crypto space, from altcoins to ETFs, staking to gaming, and other important developments. As noted by Coinbase, the following… Read More

December 23, 2024 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starting Monday, December 23, 2024, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is reportedly bringing onchain payments to the big screen at Regal. For two weeks during the holidays / festive season, U.S. moviegoers are able to take advantage of a 10% discount on tickets and concessions when they can… Read More

December 11, 2024 @ 1:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, which claims to be the standard for onchain finance, and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced  that Coinbase’s Project Diamond—a digital asset platform for institutions—is adopting the Chainlink standard as infrastructure for powering the lifecycle management of tokenized assets. Peregrine, PSG Digital’s regulated business in the ADGM,… Read More

December 4, 2024 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

The 180-degree transformation of the regulatory approach to crypto is just around the corner. The Joe Biden presidency has been exceptionally detrimental toward digital asset innovation. While the Securities and Exchange Commission took a regulation-by-enforcement approach to crypto, ignoring the profound opportunity to transform capital markets, other… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has withdrawn its pre-application to operate in Turkey, according to a report by Turkiye Today. The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye updated its list of companies requesting liquidation on November 29. The update revealed that Coinbase, which had initially filed its… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

In 2022, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted DeFi crypto mixer Tornado Cash with sanctions, claiming the platform had laundered over $7 billion. At that time, The Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson, claimed: “Today,… Read More

November 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Webull is working with Coinbase Derivatives to offer crypto futures, according to a note from the firm. Webull is a digital brokerage that allows investors to purchase shares, ETFs, and other investments, including crypto. It is controlled by China-based holding company Hunan Fumi Information Technology,… Read More

November 19, 2024 @ 10:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

WBTC, a wrapped version of Bitcoin that enables access to the Ethereum network, is being de-listed on Coinbase. The suspension of the digital asset will take place on December 19th. At the same time, Coinbase listed cbBTC, a digital asset that utilizes Arbitrum. The WBTC… Read More

November 17, 2024 @ 9:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is acquiring team to accelerate onchain payments. This strategic move aligns with a global Fintech trend in the payments sector that’s focused on enabling stablecoin transactions across borders with minimal cost and greater overall efficiency as… Read More

November 17, 2024 @ 8:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this week, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) launched the Coinbase 50 Index: A Global Crypto Benchmark. Coinbase introduced the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), a benchmark representing the “top 50” digital assets listed on Coinbase Exchange that meet the index’s fundamental criteria for inclusion. Crypto traders are able… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is launching a new Engineering Hub in Singapore, supported by Singapore Economic Development Board, in order to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase noted in a recent update that it is officially introducing an Engineering Hub in Singapore to support the local developer… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has taken to X to air his grievance with the ongoing US Federal Government attempting to impede the development of digital asset firms. Commenting on their FOIA [Freedom of Information Act] request, Grewal says that the FDIC… Read More