Coinbase-incubated Layer 2 network Base has announced acquiring the development team behind Iron Fish, a privacy-focused blockchain project. The latest move aims to boost privacy features within Base. The acquisition focuses on integrating the expertise of Iron Fish’s team and does not involve the Iron Fish blockchain or its native token, both of which will […]
On Feb. 13, Coinbase reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 to the tune of $2.3 billion which equated to adjusted earnings per share of $4.68, up from $1.04 in the same quarter of 2023. Its quarterly revenue was up 88% year-over-year which translated to a net income of $1.3 billion for the period. […]
Brian Armstrong and Tyler Winklevoss have celebrated the defanging of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following recent actions taken by the agency’s new leadership. Coinbase has reportedly been the subject of more CFPB complaints than any other exchange. CFPB Chief Orders Shutdown The agency’s newly appointed chief, Russell Vought, selected by President Donald Trump, […]
Coinbase stands as the largest publicly traded blockchain company, with a market cap of $71.2 billion as of February 8, 2025. This figure places it far ahead of its closest competitor, Galaxy Digital, which holds a market cap of just $6.7 billion – making Coinbase more than ten times larger. Furthermore, the exchange’s valuation has […]
Brian Armstrong, who heads the largest crypto exchange in the United States, Coinbase, has suggested a rethink of the company’s token listing process to respond to the incredibly high number of digital currencies being created every week. According to the crypto executive, approximately one million tokens are launched weekly, making it impossible to evaluate each […]
Crypto social media has been flooded by enraged Coinbase users who cannot withdraw their Solana (SOL) tokens, sparking rumors of insolvency. “What’s the drama with Coinbase and Solana?” crypto YouTuber ‘Wendy O’ asked her 412,000 followers on X on Jan. 21. Meanwhile, crypto investor ‘Curb’ asked Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, “After dealing with insolvency last […]
Within just a day after its launch, Official Trump has become the talk of the town, with its price skyrocketing by triple digits. The asset has now received backing from two of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges amid its mindblowing rally and spectacular trading volumes. Binance, Coinbase Join the Pack It’s not every day that you […]
A federal judge has allowed Coinbase to pursue an interlocutory challenge in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in its ongoing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), citing conflicting rulings on crypto’s legal status. Judge Katherine Failla granted the exchange’s appeal of her March 2024 order, which had denied the company’s motion […]
Coinbase has responded to allegations of unjust account restrictions following weeks of heated discourse on X. The exchange’s support account, @CoinbaseSupport, posted a detailed thread addressing the situation. Support Clears Out the FUD The controversy began after several users on X shared screenshots showing notices from Coinbase indicating transaction restrictions. One user tagged Sean Clarke, […]
American crypto exchange Coinbase will stop offering rewards to holders of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin located in the European Economic Area (EAA) on November 1. In a note to clients, the exchange explained that the move had been triggered by “new requirements for e-money tokens” that are expected to come into effect with the […]