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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 is accusing Chair Gary Gensler's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of improper procedure in its handling of crypto oversight. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Coinbase Accuses U.S. SEC of Breaking the Law in Rejecting Crypto Rulemaking
The crypto exchange had petitioned for clear rules on digital assets, and the agency rejected the petition in December. Coinbase isn't taking no for an answer.
Coinbase is accusing Chair Gary Gensler's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of improper procedure in its handling of crypto oversight. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

(Coinbase, modified by CoinDesk)
Crypto Market Could Face Some Short-Term Headwinds, Coinbase Says
Positive drivers such as spot ETF inflows are likely to meet some important macro and technical headwinds in the coming weeks, the report said.
(Coinbase, modified by CoinDesk)

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sold Nearly $150M Coinbase Shares Last Week
ARK Invest aims to have no individual holding surpass a 10% weighting of an ETF's value, making such large sell-offs necessary when an asset surges in value
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood

Coinbase sticker on a Macintosh laptop
Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral as Goldman Sachs Ends Bearish Stance
The bank lifted its rating on the stock after bitcoin hit record highs and the crypto exchange’s trading volume reached levels not seen since 2021.
Coinbase sticker on a Macintosh laptop

Nigerian flag (Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash)
Nigeria's SEC Updates Guidelines for Crypto Firms in Bid to Stop Criminal Activity: Report
Nigeria's government has started a fresh crackdown on crypto firms, reportedly blocking access to several, including Binance, Coinbase and Kraken.
Nigerian flag (Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash)

Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, spoke last week at the ETHDenver conference. (Danny Nelson)
Ethereum Fees Set to Drop for Arbitrum, Polygon, Starknet, Base. But How Much?
Leading figures behind layer-2 teams told CoinDesk how Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade will affect their networks – and costs.
Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, spoke last week at the ETHDenver conference. (Danny Nelson)

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)
Crypto Seeks to Make Mark on U.S. Elections During 'Super Tuesday'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls primaries a "chance to send a message" to U.S. politicians ignoring digital assets policy issues.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

BTC/EUR trading pair on Coinbase (TradingView)
Bitcoin/Euro Suffers Flash Crash on Coinbase
The tumble occurred shortly after bitcoin hit a record high of $69,325.
BTC/EUR trading pair on Coinbase (TradingView)

Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time High Above $69K; What's Behind Shiba Inu's Price Drop on Coinbase?
Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time High Above $69K; What's Behind Shiba Inu's Price Drop on Coinbase?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the price of bitcoin (BTC) has set a record high, rising above...
Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time High Above $69K; What's Behind Shiba Inu's Price Drop on Coinbase?

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
U.S. Judge Enters Default Ruling Against Ex-Coinbase Insider, Says Secondary Market Sales Are Securities Transactions
In May 2023, the SEC settled charges with Ishan Wahi and Nikhil Wahi in what it has called the "first-ever insider trading case involving cryptocurrency markets."
(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)