Tag: Coinbase

23
Jul
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Alumni of Coinbase contribute $21 million to NPC Labs, a startup that builds infrastructure for web3 gaming

Pre-seed and seed fundraising rounds for NPC Labs, a web3 gaming infrastructure firm co-founded by three former Coinbase employees, have raised a total of $21 million. Thanks to the leadership…

09
Jul
2024
Posted in Blockchain

A user loses $1.7 million to scammers posing as Coinbase in a series of attacks

In the last week, at least three Coinbase users and one cryptocurrency user have reported being targeted by scammers posing as Coinbase employees. One victim has claimed to have been…

02
Jul
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase will hold digital assets while the US Marshals Service is in charge of them

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) will use Coinbase Prime to retain some digital assets in custody as part of its asset forfeiture duties. Coinbase said in a notification dated…

18
Jun
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Pre-launch Trading on Coinbase Gives You Early Access To Unlisted Assets

Pre-launch trading on Coinbase allows wagers on digital assets that are not listed. It allows for leverage positions up to two times and is accessible to certain institutional and qualified…

06
Jun
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Users can now officially access Coinbase Smart Wallets

The introduction of smart wallets on Wednesday marked the latest breakthrough from prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Users Are Introduced to Coinbase Smart Wallets With the goal of streamlining onboarding procedures…

05
Jun
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase gives the cryptocurrency super PAC Fairshake $25 million

To support pro-crypto candidates in this year’s elections, Coinbase contributed $25 million to the federal super political action committee Fairshake, which advocates for cryptocurrency. According to the cryptocurrency exchange, we…

24
May
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Whales flood Ethereum with funds ahead of ETF approvals: Institutional Coinbase moves $110 million

In a series of quick transactions, Coinbase Institutional, the premier brokerage division of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, moved around 30,000 Ethereum (ETH) to multiple new wallets,…

10
May
2024
Posted in Blockchain

BlockFi will close its online platform and switch to Coinbase as a distributor

On May 9, the insolvent cryptocurrency lender BlockFi announced that it will close down its website by the end of the month and would mostly rely on Coinbase as a…

03
May
2024
Posted in Blockchain

Coinbase reports $1.6 billion in Q1 earnings as transaction revenue jumps

Following today’s closing bell, Coinbase announced that it achieved a record-breaking first quarter, generating $1.6 billion in revenue—a 72% increase over the previous quarter. The business also revealed a sharp…

02
May
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase Intends To Provide Canadian Dollar-Posed Stablecoin Cryptocurrency Trading

Like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), two other well-known stablecoins, QCAD maintains its peg with complete backing from reserves equivalent to or more than the total amount of tokens…

13
Apr
2024
Posted in Altcoin Policy and Regulation

Coinbase Appeals Ruling in Ongoing SEC Lawsuit

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a motion to appeal a judge’s decision last month that allowed a lawsuit involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the…

27
Mar
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase’s Base Surpasses $2 Billion TVL: Exploring Airdrops and Meme Coins

Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution, Base, has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing $2 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), representing a significant surge of 43.61% within a week. This achievement underlines…

23
Mar
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Ark Invest Unloads $52 Million in Coinbase Shares Amid Record Highs

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, executed a substantial sell-off of nearly 200,000 shares of Coinbase on Thursday, totaling a value of $52.3 million. This move comes as Coinbase’s share…

22
Mar
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Base Network’s Daily Trading Volume Surges by 51% to $356 Million

The Base network, operating on the Ethereum Layer 2 platform, witnessed a remarkable surge in its daily trading volume, reaching a staggering $356 million on Tuesday. This represents a significant…

05
Mar
2024
Posted in Altcoin Bitcoin Ethereum

Bulls prevail even as Ark Invest offloads Coinbase shares and Blackrock seeks more Bitcoin ETFs

Cryptocurrency liquidations have surpassed half a billion dollars.  Blackrock seeks to purchase more BTC ETFs while Ark Invest offloads Coinbase shares.  The market displays bullish sentiment with Bitcoin rising to…

03
Feb
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase Completes Delisting of Bitcoin SV: Strategic Move Amid Controversies

Coinbase has officially removed Bitcoin SV (BSV) from its list of supported digital assets, confirming speculations that surfaced in November 2023. The cryptocurrency exchange, in an announcement on X, revealed…

01
Feb
2024
Posted in Altcoin Policy and Regulation

Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Former UK Chancellor Amid Regulatory Hurdles

In a strategic maneuver aimed at bolstering its resilience amid ongoing legal battles, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has enlisted the expertise of George Osborne, the former UK Chancellor, to…

25
Jan
2024
Posted in Altcoin

Coinbase Unveils Cutting-Edge Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets

In a stride towards fortifying its services, leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) solution. The new embedded wallet service, introduced on January 23,…

08
Jan
2024
Posted in Altcoin Blockchain

Coinbase Set to Strengthen EU Presence through Strategic Derivatives Acquisition

In a strategic move to expand its footprint in the European Union (EU), cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has unveiled plans to venture into the derivatives market. The company recently confirmed its…

02
Jan
2024
Posted in Altcoin Blockchain

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Criticizes US Decision on Bankman-Fried Charges

In a surprising turn of events, US prosecutors have opted not to pursue remaining charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space. The dropped charges, particularly related…