Tagged: coinbase

May 24, 2024 @ 10:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Stand with Crypto, an advocacy group that supports appropriate regulation of the digital asset sector, has set up shop in the UK. While the UK is moving forward with bespoke regulation, it has been more challenging in the US. The US House of Representatives recently… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Derivatives is reportedly expanding its futures offering to include Oil and Gold. On June 3, 2024, Coinbase Derivatives, part of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and a CFTC-regulated futures exchange, will launch retail-sized futures contracts “for oil and gold.” These new contracts should help traders with further… Read More

May 10, 2024 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  BlockFi says they have engaged Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) as their distribution partner to ensure continuity of crypto withdrawals available to their eligible BlockFi Interest Account (BIA), Retail Loan, and Private Clients. As previously reported, BlockFi emerged from bankruptcy as of October 24, 2023. BlockFi filed… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 12:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong welcomed Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) to the Wells Notice club. This past week, it was reported that Robinhood has received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A Wells Notice indicates that SEC staff is recommending an enforcement action by… Read More

May 5, 2024 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) reported first-quarter revenue which beat analst forecasts, which is mainly attributed to the Bitcoin, Ethereum and wider crypto markets rally leads to surge in profit Coinbase announced better-than-expected revenue for its Q1 2024 earnings report that was released on Thursday… Read More

May 1, 2024 @ 9:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is rolling out support for the Lightning Network enabling instant, low-cost bitcoin transfers. Users will have the option to choose between using Lightning for faster and cheaper bitcoin transactions, or processing their transaction on the traditional Bitcoin network. This integration furthers their mission… Read More

April 12, 2024 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Derivatives says its primary goal in launching new crypto futures contracts is to create markets that offer retail traders diversification, price discovery, risk management, and margin. Since launching their futures contracts for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Litecoin (LTC), they claim to have “seen deeper… Read More

April 9, 2024 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, a provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets, announced its integration with Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a futures exchange registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), “expanding the avenues available for a growing number of institutional investors seeking to gain exposure to digital… Read More

April 8, 2024 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Obligate announces a new digital bond issuance by Mikro Kapital, one of the  international groups of companies engaged in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. This move marks the first deployment on Base, an Ethereum L2 incubated by Coinbase, for Obligate. Mikro… Read More

April 5, 2024 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) says it has officially been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). This move reportedly makes Coinbase the largest and first international cryptocurrency exchange registered in Canada. This milestone, following their formal launch in August 2023, reinforces their commitment… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) will have to face the Securities and Exchange Commmission’s (SEC) lawsuit, a Judge has recently ruled. A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday (March 27, 2024) stated that the US SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase may proceed. However, the presiding judge… Read More

March 22, 2024 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new, no-fee membership option for the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) – the global, industry-driven Travel Rule solution that prioritizes customer security and privacy. TRUST is the world’s Travel Rule solution, born out of… Read More

March 20, 2024 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Compass Coffee, a Washington, D.C.-based coffee chain, has announced a partnership with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), a US-based cryptocurrency exchange with global operations. This collaboration allows customers to pay for coffee purchases using crypto, specifically stablecoins like USDC. Compass Coffee, an established business with a presence across… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 4:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

In an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) indicated its intent to raise up to $1 billion in funding in a convertible debt offering. Coinbase stated the convertible senior notes are due in 2030. Coinbase also intends to grant the initial… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Slamming the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as pursuing a “power grab” by utilizing enforcement actions, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has launched another missile in the ongoing battle with the nation’s top securities regulator. The opening brief filed with the US Court of Appeals challenges the decision… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 12:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a default judgment against Sameer Ramani, a friend of a former Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) employee, pertaining to insider trading claims regarding crypto. Last year, the SEC filed an enforcement action against Coinbase executive Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi…. Read More

February 29, 2024 @ 1:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) says that customers may at some point mistakenly send unsupported tokens to their Coinbase address on an unsupported chain. One example of this is BNB Smart Chain (formerly known as Binance Smart Chain) – which is currently “not supported by Coinbase and as… Read More

February 29, 2024 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is back on its feet today after suffering a situation that displayed zero balances in some account holders. Comments on X indicated that server capacity was stretched, probably due to the Bitcoin bull run, which has driven interest for investors. In a statement… Read More

February 28, 2024 @ 3:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

Reports on social media indicate that some Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) accounts are spontaneously cratering to zero. In a statement on X, Coinbase said they are aware of the issue and tell account holders their assets are fine. Coinbase describes itself as the “most trusted crypto exchange.”… Read More

February 27, 2024 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the largest crypto exchange in the US, saw its shares rocket higher almost 17% yesterday, nearing 52-week highs. The rally is poised to continue today as in pre-market trading, shares are up by almost 7% – which means Coinbase may open at over… Read More