Coinbase

January 6, 2024

Coinbase revealed that it is in the process of taking over a MiFID-licensed entity in Cyprus to increase its derivatives offerings in the EU.

LidoDAO deploys Wrapped Staked Ether on Base protocol

November 9, 2023

LidoDAO, the governing body of liquid staking platform Lido Finance, has added its Wrapped Staked Ether token to the Base network.

Coinbase launches futures trading services for US retail traders

November 1, 2023

Coinbase has expanded its Bitcoin and Ether futures offerings to US-based retail crypto traders.

Coinbase acquires Major Payment Institution license in Singapore

October 2, 2023

Coinbase has acquired a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), bringing it one step closer to expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.

Coinbase eyes expansion to nations with clear crypto rules

September 8, 2023

Coinbase announced its plans to acquire licenses in the EU, UK, Canada, and other nations as the crypto exchange enters the second phase of international expansion.

Coinbase to deploy new lending platform for US institutional investors

Crypto lending

September 6, 2023

Weeks after shutting down its Borrow program, Coinbase has decided to launch a new lending platform for US-based institutional clients.

Base to add native support for stablecoin USDC

Stablecoins

August 30, 2023

Stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch USD Coin on Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network.

1inch expands to Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base

August 25, 2023

1inch has finished integrating with Base, Coinbase’s newly-launched layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution.

Coinbase secures regulatory approval to list crypto futures in the US

August 16, 2023

The National Futures Association (NFA) has permitted Coinbase to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).

Coinbase releases crypto trading services for Canadian users

August 14, 2023

Coinbase has officially entered the Canadian market after integrating Interac payment rails into its platform.

Coinbase to release Base for general users on August 9

August 3, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase will launch its layer-2 network, Base, for general users on August 9.

SEC reportedly ordered Coinbase to delist all coins except Bitcoin

July 31, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that before suing the exchange in June, the SEC had asked Coinbase to halt trading services for all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin.

Coinbase to shut down Borrow program over the coming months

Crypto borrowing

July 21, 2023

Coinbase announced its plans to gradually wind down its Borrow program and requested clients to repay all outstanding loans by November 20.

Coinbase claims SEC has no authority over the exchange’s crypto tokens

June 29, 2023

Coinbase slammed the SEC’s lawsuit by claiming that the regulatory agency holds no jurisdiction over the cryptocurrencies on its exchange.

Brian Armstrong plans to turn Coinbase into a super app

June 23, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled his vision for transforming the exchange into a global super app at the State of Crypto Summit.

SEC sues Coinbase for offering unregistered securities

June 6, 2023

Less than a day after suing Binance, the SEC cracked down on Coinbase for selling unregistered securities to US clients.

Coinbase to list Bitcoin and Ether futures on its derivatives exchange

June 2, 2023

Coinbase’s CFTC-approved derivatives exchange will add Bitcoin and Ether futures for institutional clients on June 5.

Coinbase reacts as SEC requests court to dismiss rulemaking petition

May 16, 2023

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal voiced his concerns over the SEC’s regulation on the crypto industry after the agency claimed it will continue to use enforcement as a substitute for lawmaking.

Coinbase establishes international crypto derivatives trading platform

May 2, 2023

Coinbase launched an overseas derivatives exchange in Bermuda after securing a Class F license from Bermuda Monetary Authority.

Coinbase requests court to compel SEC to provide regulatory clarity

April 25, 2023

Coinbase asked the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to urge the SEC to respond to its rulemaking petition weeks after receiving a Wells notice from the regulatory agency.

Coinbase may move out of the US if crypto regulations remain unclear

April 18, 2023

In a recent discussion during Fintech Week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that the firm may relocate out of the US if the authorities do not provide clarity on crypto regulations.

Coinbase responds to SEC’s Wells notice

March 23, 2023

Coinbase's CEO and CLO responded to the SEC's threats of potential enforcement action against the exchange for alleged violation of the securities law.

Coinbase sends petition on staking to SEC

March 21, 2023

Coinbase submitted an 18-page long staking petition to the SEC following the regulatory agency’s recent settlement with Kraken over its staking services.

Coinbase to cease support for Signet

March 21, 2023

Coinbase announced its plans to drop support for Signet, the digital payments platform of the failed Signature Bank.

Coinbase considers launching an overseas trading platform

March 17, 2023

Coinbase may launch a new trading platform outside the US following recent crackdowns on crypto firms by US regulators.

FTX wallets transfer $145M in stablecoins to crypto exchanges

March 14, 2023

Three crypto wallets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research have transferred $145M worth of Tether and USD Coin tokens to crypto exchanges.

Binance and Coinbase halt USDC conversions

March 11, 2023

Crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase have paused USDC conversions as the stablecoin fails to regain its USD peg.

Coinbase buys One River Digital Asset Management to expand business

March 3, 2023

Coinbase has acquired hedge fund manager One River Digital Asset Management (ORDAM) to expand business following a decline in annual transaction volume.

Coinbase Launches Crypto 435 to Shape US Crypto Laws

Roundups

March 2, 2023

Coinbase launched a crypto advocacy initiative Dubbed the Crypto 435 campaign to help shape crypto laws in the US.

Coinbase to suspend BUSD trading

February 28, 2023

Coinbase will remove support for trading Binance USD on March 13. The exchange claimed that BUSD no longer meets its listing standards.

Coinbase launches layer-two network called Base

February 23, 2023

Coinbase has announced its Layer 2 network, Base. The network, built on Optimism’s OP Stack, offers secure, low-cost, and developer-friendly ways to build dApps.

Coinbase adds support for Euro Coin on Ethereum Network

February 22, 2023

Coinbase will add support for Euro Coin on ERC-20 token, and trading in supported regions starts on or after 9 AM PT on February 27. Also, support for EUROC will be added using the Experimental asset label.

Coinbase affirms its still in strong regulatory position

February 22, 2023

Coinbase still maintains a strong regulatory position despite the US's disjointed approach. Also, the exchange shared its Q4 and FY’22 report with its shareholders, giving a breakdown of everything happening in the company.

Coinbase’s Q4 2022 net revenue surpasses expectations

February 22, 2023

Coinbase’s total earnings for the fourth quarter of 2022 were higher than analysts’ expectations despite a 12% decline in quarterly transaction revenue.

Blockchain.com debunks rumors of selling businesses

February 18, 2023

Blockchain.com denied reports about the firm attempting to raise capital by selling its subsidiaries.

Coinbase and Anchorage accept SEC’s custody proposal

Custody

February 16, 2023

Coinbase and Anchorage Digital have accepted the SEC’s new proposal concerning safeguarding clients' assets. In addition, the crypto platforms were recognized as qualified custodians following the proposal's release.

Coinbase Says Its Staking Services Are Not Securities

February 11, 2023

Coinbase has stated its staking services are not securities. This is because staking does not fall under the US Securities Act and does not pass the four elements of the Howey test.

Coinbase Charged $3.6M By Dutch Regulator For Operating Without Registration

January 26, 2023

Coinbase is facing a $3.6 million fine for operating in the Netherlands without registration with DNB. The Dutch regulator increased the base fee due to the severity and degree of culpability of the non-compliance.

Coinbase To Suspend Operations In Japan

January 18, 2023

Coinbase announced its plans to halt operations in Japan after reducing its workforce by 20% last week.

Coinbase Aims To Reduce Operational Costs By Laying Off 20% Of Its Workforce

January 10, 2023

Coinbase announced its plans to cut 20% of its jobs and close down projects that have a low probability of success to survive the bearish crypto market.

Coinbase Reaches $100M Settlement With NYDFS Over Shortcomings In Compliance Program

January 4, 2023

Coinbase has agreed to pay a $50M penalty to New York regulators. The exchange will invest another $50M in its compliance program over the next two years.

7 Best Bitcoin Wallets

Best

December 30, 2022

There's a famous saying: "Not your keys, not your coins." That means you are not really in control of your crypto assets if you don't store them in your personal wallet. Even if you keep them with a centralized exchange, you may still be locked out of your coins if the exchange suffers bankruptcy, hack, or any other calamity.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Guidelines For Regulation Of Crypto Industry

December 20, 2022

Brian Armstrong outlined a blueprint for regulating centralized actors and stablecoin issuers in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

Coinbase Launches Self-Service Asset Recovery Tool For Unsupported ERC-20 Tokens

December 15, 2022

Coinbase has introduced a new self-service asset recovery tool for unsupported ERC-20 tokens. This will enable the recovery of funds mistakenly sent to a Coinbase address.

Coinbase Reports 66% Increase In Law Enforcement Requests Since Last Year

December 13, 2022

In its latest transparency report, Coinbase reported a significant increase in law enforcement requests between October 2021 and September 2022.

Coinbase Encourages Users To Switch To USDC By Waiving USDT To USDC Conversion Fees

December 9, 2022

Coinbase asked clients to switch to USDC by introducing zero-fee Tether (USDT) to USD Coin (USDC) conversion.

Coinbase CEO Expects Revenue To Decline By 50% In 2022

December 8, 2022

Brian Armstrong said Coinbase's annual revenue in 2022 may drop by over 50% due to bearish market trends coupled with the collapse of FTX.

Kraken Slashes 30% Of Its Workforce To Survive Crypto Winter

November 30, 2022

Kraken laid off 30% of its global workforce (around 1,100 employees) to brave the crypto winter.

US Senator Requests Major Crypto Exchanges To Disclose Consumer Protection Safeguards

November 30, 2022

Ron Wyden, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent letters to the CEOs of six crypto exchanges asking them to reveal the measures they use to protect clients' funds.

Coinbase Wallet To Drop Support For Ripple, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Cash, And Stellar Due To “Low Usage”

Crypto wallets

November 29, 2022

Coinbase Wallet announced its plans to cease support for Ripple (XRP), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Stellar (XLM) starting December 5.

Bitcoin Assets Worth $1.65B Withdrawn From Coinbase In 2 Days

November 25, 2022

Coinbase recorded the third-highest volume of Bitcoin withdrawals as 100K BTC tokens were pulled out of the exchange in the last 48 hours.

Binance Surpasses Coinbase In Holding The Largest Bitcoin Exchange Reserves

November 21, 2022

CryptoQuant's report revealed that Binance’s Bitcoin reserves have hit the 575K mark, thus making it the exchange with the largest BTC holdings.

Coinbase CEO Disagrees With MAS’ Stance On Retail Access To Crypto Assets

November 8, 2022

Brian Armstrong voiced his concerns on the crypto onboarding process proposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Ankr Adds Liquid Staking Services For Coinbase Wallet Users

November 3, 2022

Ankr has integrated liquid staking facilities for users of Coinbase Wallet.

Crypto Staking Industry’s Market Capitalization Hits Nearly $100B

November 1, 2022

The market cap of the crypto staking industry currently hinges at the $95.5B mark, up by 13.8% over the last week.

Wealthsimple Launches Staking Services For Ethereum And Solana

October 28, 2022

Wealthsimple added support for staking Ethereum and Solana assets.

SEC Chairman Warns About Centralization In The Crypto Market

October 24, 2022

In his recent speech, Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, revealed his opinions on the increasing centralization in the crypto ecosystem.

Coinbase Adds Zero-Commission USDC Trading Outside The US

October 21, 2022

Coinbase implemented a commission-free USDC trading service for non-USD currencies to encourage wider adoption of USDC.

Coinbase CEO To Sell 2% Of His Company Stake

October 15, 2022

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, revealed his plans to sell 2% of his company holdings over the next year.

Lido’s Co-Founder Considers Coinbase Its Main Staking Competitor

October 15, 2022

Vasiliy Shapovalov, Lido’s Co-Founder, claimed Coinbase and other "centralized exchanges" are threats to the firm at Ethereum Foundation’s Devcon 2022 event.

Google Teams Up With Coinbase To Enable Cloud Service Payments Using Crypto

October 11, 2022

During Google's Cloud Next conference, the tech giant announced its partnership with Coinbase to allow certain clients to pay for cloud services using crypto.

Santiment Reveals 46.15% Of Ethereum’s PoS Nodes Are Controlled By Two Addresses

Ethereum

September 16, 2022

Data from Santiment disclosed only two addresses contributed to over 45% of Ethereum’s PoS nodes, giving rise to concerns of centralization.

Binance US Launches High-Yield Ethereum Staking Ahead Of Ethereum Merge

September 7, 2022

With the anticipated happening of the Merge event, Binance US has launched a high-yield staking product for users. But there is a caveat stating that rewards may change depending on factors like transaction fees.

Coinbase Users In Georgia Exploit Price Bug To Net 100x Profit

September 3, 2022

A decimal point error in Coinbase’s exchange allowed users to cash out their Lari (GEL) assets for a hundred times the market price.

PayPal Joins Coinbase-Led Compliance Solution “TRUST”

August 22, 2022

Earlier today, Coinbase announced its acceptance of PayPal into "TRUST," marking another milestone in the solution's journey.

Blockchain Investigator Claims Ronin Bridge Hackers Moved $625M To Bitcoin Network

Bitcoin

August 22, 2022

The perpetrators behind one of the largest crypto hacks allegedly used Tornado Cash as one of the several means to conceal the transactions and transfer the $625M worth of USDC and Ethereum tokens to the Bitcoin network.

Coinbase CEO Says Exchange Will Rather Disable Staking Than Allow On-Chain Censorship

August 18, 2022

Following the Tornado Cash ban, Coinbase may shut down its staking services than open itself up to protocol-level censorship.

Eqonex Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Over Unprofitable Low Fees Competition

August 16, 2022

Eqonex stated it would focus more on its asset management and custodial services, leaving the crypto exchange in the rearview.

Email Update Pause In The Bear Market Could Bring Troubles For Coinbase

August 12, 2022

Coinbase could be facing more legal sanctions if users sue the company for suspending email updates during the market downturn.

SEC Investigates Coinbase Over Crypto Staking Products