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Coinbase, founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, is a widely recognized cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies. It's known for its strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and security, making it a popular choice among both novice and experienced crypto investors. Coinbase supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, and provides additional services like a digital wallet and educational resources for users.

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Coinbase Takes a Preliminary Step to List Security Tokens

The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.

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Jul 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. UTC

Jul 17, 2018

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5 Crypto Assets Are Soaring Big on Possible Coinbase Listings

Coinbase announced they might add five more cryptocurrencies to their platform, and the market reacted with glee.

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Jul 13, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. UTC

Jul 13, 2018

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Coinbase's New Custody Service Is Now Live

Having accepted its first deposit last week, Coinbase Custody is officially "open for business," the exchange said Monday.

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By Nikhilesh De

Jul 2, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 2, 2018

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Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked

Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.

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By Madeline Meng Shi

Jun 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. UTC

Jun 27, 2018

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St Louis Fed Now Tracks Crypto Prices on Its Research Database

The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank is now tracking the prices of four top cryptos in its economic research database, FRED.

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Jun 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC

Jun 21, 2018

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Coinbase's New Index Fund for Investors Is Now Live

Coinbase formally launched its Index Fund on Wednesday. The new product allows investors to invest in every asset listed on the exchange.

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By Nikhilesh De

Jun 13, 2018 at 6:35 p.m. UTC

Jun 13, 2018

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Coinbase, Ripple Blast Company Creating Tokens in Their Name

Coinbase and Ripple are pushing back against the equity tokens the Swarm fund announced Wednesday.

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By Nikhilesh De

Jun 13, 2018 at 5:25 p.m. UTC

Jun 13, 2018

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Ethereum Classic Spikes 25% on Coinbase Listing News

The price of ethereum classic surged by 25% in half an hour on Tuesday, following the news that it is being added to Coinbase's trading options.

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Jun 12, 2018 at 3:15 a.m. UTC

Jun 12, 2018

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Coinbase 'On Track' to Become a Regulated Securities Firm

Coinbase announced Wednesday that it was acquiring three financial services firms in a bid to receive a federal securities license.

By Nikhilesh De

Jun 6, 2018 at 11:20 p.m. UTC

Jun 6, 2018

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Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase

A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy.

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By Nikhilesh De

Jun 5, 2018 at 9:56 p.m. UTC

Jun 5, 2018

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