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Digital asset exchange Coinbase continues to make strides in streamlining user access to cryptocurrency payments and trading, following an application for a direct bitcoin payments system patent, filed Aug. 14. Making Bitcoin Payments More Convenient and Secure San Francisco-based startup Coinbase is seeking to solve the security issues surrounding direct bitcoin wallet payments, according to […]

San Francisco-based exchange Coinbase is expanding its blockchain ecosystem to prepare for the onset of a regulated digital economy. To support its expansion efforts, Coinbase has acquired digital identity startup Distributed Systems. Coinbase Doubles Down on Digital Identity Coinbase, a digital asset exchange, has acquired digital identity startup Distributed Systems, according to a blog post […]

Toshi’s refreshed image, unveiled Aug. 15, will aid in Coinbase’s effort to “invest in products that will define the future of the decentralized web.” Say Farewell to Toshi In a blog post published Aug. 15, Coinbase has revealed that its crypto wallet Toshi will be rebranded as Coinbase Wallet. According to the post: “This is […]

Brian Armstrong, chief executive of San Francisco-based Coinbase appears to be unfazed by the market’s undisguised downturn, and has stated his cryptocurrency exchange was signing up 50,000 new members a day last year. After shedding $60 billion in one week, market capitalization now has late investors firmly in the red. Early adopters may also be […]

Cryptocurrency values have taken a bearish turn this week as negative market sentiment suppresses a minor late-July rally, with most major alts taking a hit as confidence in Bitcoin wavers. Positive news from crypto trading giant Coinbase, however, has provided both Ethereum Classic and Basic Attention Token with immunity from bearish market action.

Ethereum Classic has firmly entrenched itself as one of the biggest gainers for the last week of July 2018, rising 14% subsequent to Coinbase’s confirmation that ETC support is expected to roll out in the next few days. ETC prices have risen steadily since the announcement, pushing against a bearish Bitcoin value held down by […]

San Francisco-based Coinbase has been an industry leader in delivering digital assets for public adoption. Announced August 3, 2018, Coinbase is considering the expansion of digital assets for its custodial solution and launching a new eCommerce plug-in for online stores. Coinbase Custody Explores New Assets Coinbase’s custodial service for institutional investors, Coinbase Custody is considering […]

Initially revealed on August 2, 2018, several Venezuelan Coinbase users abruptly lost the ability to withdraw or send cryptocurrency, prompting speculation that the exchange may have its hands tied by US-Venezuela sanctions. Purportedly, Venezuela-based Coinbase users are still able to buy or sell cryptocurrency on the platform but may run into trouble when attempting to […]

Leading cryptocurrency brokerage Coinbase announced the launch of GBP trading for UK-based customers, leveraging the platform’s freshly-minted e-money license issued by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Having recently become the first cryptocurrency trading platform to obtain a bank account with a major UK-based bank, Coinbase now offers Coinbase Pro, and Coinbase Prime customers can make […]

After launching an independent inquiry in December 2017 and allegations of insider trading, San Francisco-based Coinbase cleared its name and concluded no such activity was recorded. Bitcoin Cash Trading Allegations On July 24, 2018, Fortune learned the cryptocurrency exchange concluded investigations into possible insider trading of Bitcoin Cash by Coinbase employees before its listing on […]

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the launch of a new service allowing customers in the EU and Australia to exchange cryptoassets for e-gift cards. Announced on July 25, 2018, the new service allows users to spend their Coinbase funds on e-gift cards via WeGift, skipping the crypto to fiat bridge and facilitating the near-direct exchange […]

In early July 2018, San-Francisco based startup Coinbase launched its custodian solution for institutional investors. The leading digital asset exchange has now secured a $20 billion hedge fund to offer investors a greater variety of financial services. Coinbase Custody Draws Institutional Capital into Crypto The everyday investor’s go-to service for buying and selling cryptocurrency, Coinbase, […]

San Francisco-based Coinbase backpedaled on its Security and Exchange Commision (SEC) approval announcement after previously exciting a furor in cryptocurrency circles for claiming the contrary. Coinbase Backpedals Statements On July 17, 2018, CryptoSlate reported that cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Coinbase received approvals from the SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to acquire Keystone Capital Corp., […]

Through three key acquisitions, Coinbase has gained regulatory approval to expand its asset offering and list tokens classified as securities.

Coinbase’s recent admission that the highly popular cryptocurrency brokerage platform is considering the addition of five more crypto assets has seen the values of each potential token surge dramatically.

Srinivasan emphasized that the pattern of bubble-cash-build-rally phases of the cryptocurrency market enable developers and blockchain projects to build, sustain, and improve infrastructures.

In an announcement today, Coinbase unveiled the possibility of new coins being listed on its exchange, including Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, and 0x. Noticeably absent from the list is XRP.

Blockchain and tokenization have enabled video games to offer users more value and rights to their in-game digital assets. On July 9, 2018, startup Fuel Games, launched the world’s first blockchain-based eSports game on the Ethereum Network. A New Age of In-Game Economies Based in Australia, Fuel Games raised $2.4 million in seed round funding […]