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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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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?

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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."
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Recovery seed phrases for crypto wallets, like this 12-word version imagined by ChatGPT, would not be needed under the new Coinbase Wallet SDK feature. (CoinDesk/PhotoMosh)
Coinbase Adds 'Smart Wallet' Feature, So Lengthy Seed Phrases Aren't Needed
The smart wallet will be an addition to Coinbase Wallet SDK, and the embedded wallets feature will be powered by "wallet as a service."
Recovery seed phrases for crypto wallets, like this 12-word version imagined by ChatGPT, would not be needed under the new Coinbase Wallet SDK feature. (CoinDesk/PhotoMosh)

Coinbase appeared again in the U.S. Supreme Court to make a case on arbitration. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Coinbase Made an Arbitration Case to the U.S. Supreme Court – Again
In a second case involving a legal argument over arbitration, the U.S. crypto exchange again appeared in the high court to argue about these agreements that affect everybody.
Coinbase appeared again in the U.S. Supreme Court to make a case on arbitration. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Coinbase Cloud has added support for two additional execution "clients" – software programs used to access and run the Ethereum blockchain. (Alpha Photo/Flickr)
Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks
The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – t...
Coinbase Cloud has added support for two additional execution "clients" – software programs used to access and run the Ethereum blockchain. (Alpha Photo/Flickr)

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Amid Ferocious Bitcoin Rally, a Coinbase Snafu Shows $0 Balances for Customers
Multiple users of Coinbase's U.S. platform said on Wednesday that their account balances were wiped out.
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Crypto Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Plows Through $59K for First Time Since 2021
Gains among exchange-traded funds were led by BlackRock's IBIT.
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