Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial, dissolving their partnership and bringing the stablecoin USD Coin fully in-house, while also adding native support for USDC on six additional blockchains, bringing the total to 15.
Coinbase receives approval for futures trading in the US and the SEC is considering approving an Ethereum ETF, signaling progress in the crypto industry.
Coinbase may be misrepresenting itself as an exchange and could be violating state money transmitter licenses, according to allegations made by ChainArgos' CEO and General Counsel. The company argues that Coinbase is legally an over-the-counter (OTC) broker rather than an exchange operator, and it may be in violation of its licenses with its Ethereum platform, Base.
Coinbase is in talks with major Canadian banks to gain support for the crypto industry in Canada as it faces regulatory uncertainty in its home country, aiming to have the banks participate in the crypto economy in the near future.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared ten emerging ideas in the cryptocurrency space that excite him, including the creation of a CPI-linked stablecoin, on-chain reputation systems, on-chain advertising, and decentralized labor markets.
Coinbase has launched a new crypto lending service for institutional clients, offering overcollateralization and secured loans in the wake of the bankruptcies of similar firms Genesis and BlockFi.
The Tokenized Asset Coalition, consisting of industry leaders such as Coinbase and Circle, aims to promote the tokenization of traditional financial assets on a blockchain to bring the "next trillion dollars of assets" on-chain through education, advocacy, and fostering adoption of public blockchains and decentralized finance.
Crypto exchange Coinbase plans to focus on non-U.S. markets, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia, due to their clearer crypto laws, as it seeks to expand its operations and establish partnerships with global and local banks and payment providers while ensuring compliance with governance systems. The company also aims to intensify its lobbying and visibility efforts ahead of the EU elections and engage with the G20 to create global crypto standards.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses the company's base layer 2 blockchain network, interest in flatcoin, and the need for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry, suggesting that the courts, congress, and the CFTC could provide clarity and that there could be a new SEC chair in 2024.
The lack of clear crypto regulations in the US has caused significant issues for the industry, leading to collapses and a weakening of America's position as a financial hub, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. He emphasizes the need for clear rules that recognize the innovation potential of the technology while protecting consumers. Armstrong also highlights the potential benefits of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Coinbase's role as custodian in many ETF applications.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts that cryptocurrencies will be a prominent topic in the 2024 US elections as the gap between current crypto policies and the needs of Americans becomes more apparent.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed in an interview that the exchange is interested in developing the next generation of stablecoins, including the concept of flatcoin, which would be backed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or purchasing power rather than a fiat currency.
Major cryptocurrencies declined as investors awaited regulatory developments, including the SEC's ruling on a Bitcoin ETF, while Coinbase revealed plans for international expansion and focus on obtaining licenses in key financial jurisdictions.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler continues to emphasize the importance of crypto companies complying with securities laws, despite recent setbacks in court cases against the industry. Gensler will discuss recent enforcement actions and proposals related to cryptocurrency firms but will avoid discussing ongoing litigation, including high-profile cases against Coinbase and Binance.
Coinbase has introduced a Web3 wallet for institutions, allowing professionals to access crypto, NFTs, dapps, and DeFi in a secure and controlled manner.
The Blockchain Association reflects on the past five years of the crypto industry's challenges in Washington D.C. and highlights potential future areas of focus, including anti-money laundering efforts, passing crypto-related legislation, and the possibility of regulatory personnel changes.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong advocates for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and suggests legal action to establish a legal precedent, while MakerDAO's founder believes decentralized stablecoins could dominate the crypto market, and Polygon CEO acknowledges the success of their $1 billion investment in zero-knowledge proof rollups. Additionally, market surveillance firm Solidus Labs reveals that decentralized exchanges have become a hotspot for wash trading, and a DeFi advocacy group petitions to stop a patent troll from targeting DeFi protocols. Despite a mixed week for the top 100 DeFi tokens, the total value locked into DeFi protocols remains above $49 billion.
Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is actively engaging with Ohio voters through events, ads, and lobbying efforts, highlighting the potential economic benefits of the crypto industry to the state. They are pushing for the passage of the FIT21 Act, which would provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency exchanges. However, the legislation's fate is uncertain, as there are differing opinions among lawmakers regarding crypto regulation.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained an Anti-Money Laundering registration from the Bank of Spain, allowing it to offer its services to retail and institutional investors in Spain.
Coinbase, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange operator, may invest more elsewhere if the U.S. cannot get crypto regulation right, raising questions about whether the U.S. is still the primary hub for crypto innovation and development.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that the crypto industry needs to enhance its lobbying efforts before the 2024 elections in order to address the unfair regulatory environment faced by US-based crypto firms.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, holds around $25 billion in Bitcoin reserves, a sum comparable to the holdings of Bitcoin's enigmatic founder, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Cryptocurrency faces regulatory challenges that could shape its future, but despite these challenges, the industry holds promise with developments such as increased institutional adoption, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), DeFi innovation, interoperability, and expected regulatory clarity.
Coinbase is looking to diversify its revenues, but for now, it remains heavily reliant on Bitcoin trading.
The U.S. SEC and Coinbase are in conflict over Celsius' request to use Coinbase as a distribution agent, with the SEC arguing that this would go beyond the scope of a distribution agent and involve brokerage and trading services; Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer questions why the SEC would object to a trusted US company taking on this role.
Coinbase's blockchain, Base, has quickly become a major player in the Ethereum-based layer-2 chain space, hosting numerous decentralized projects and seeing a high volume of transactions and new addresses, with the goal of bringing a billion users on-chain within this decade. The company aims to drive mainstream adoption by reducing costs, improving user experience, and developing better identity infrastructure, and believes that blockchain technology is moving from a speculative phase to one focused on utility for everyday people.
Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to offer perpetual futures to retail customers outside the U.S., marking its entry into the largest market in the cryptocurrency industry.
Crypto investment firm CoinShares is optimistic about cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as it enters the market and believes that the US is a global leader in digital asset development.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is opposing Coinbase's motion to dismiss a lawsuit, arguing that the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test, while Coinbase maintains that the assets are not securities and are not within the SEC's jurisdiction.
Coinbase, the top US crypto exchange, is focusing on international markets due to regulatory uncertainty in the US and aims to bring a billion people into crypto.
Coinbase is facing a legal battle with federal regulators over its operation as an unregistered securities exchange, with three new legal filings supporting the SEC's argument that it has the authority to regulate cryptocurrency under existing laws.
Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, argues that a proposed IRS rule to define crypto brokers and regulate tax payments will threaten the industry and invade Americans' privacy.
Coinbase is pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to its rulemaking petition on clarifying the application of securities laws to digital assets within 30 days.
Coinbase is demanding immediate action from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or for the courts to intervene on its request for formal rules on digital assets as securities. Despite a previous delay, Coinbase accuses the SEC of refusing to act on its petition, leaving digital assets in a difficult situation with no clear guidelines.
The crypto industry is actively lobbying Congress for laws that clarify how cryptocurrencies will be regulated, with recent events highlighting the industry's financial support for political campaigns.
Coinbase has chosen Ireland as its regulatory hub in the EU, positioning itself to take advantage of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) laws which will allow crypto service providers to operate across the bloc.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, opposes the Treasury's proposed regulations for tax reporting of digital assets, warning that it could harm fairness and innovation in the industry and potentially pose privacy concerns.
Coinbase's chief legal officer is optimistic that bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially boosting the price of bitcoin and benefiting crypto-linked stocks.
Coinbase will present its final arguments to a judge, asserting that the SEC lacks evidence to show that its transactions were unregistered securities and that the agency's regulation of the crypto industry violates the "major questions doctrine." The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of digital assets in the US.
The price of Bitcoin is rising, benefiting micro strategy and its profitable Bitcoin holdings, while Coinbase is making a final plea to throw out the SEC's securities case against them, and Hong Kong's financial regulator has relaxed rules on the sale of spot products.
Coinbase Global stock, while not a direct cryptocurrency investment, offers investors the opportunity to benefit from the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF and the growing popularity of Bitcoin, making it a good time to consider investing in COIN stock.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has argued in a legal brief that tokens are not securities and that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has exceeded its regulatory authority, as it seeks to have a lawsuit from the SEC dismissed. Coinbase contends that tokens traded on its platform do not meet the criteria for "investment contracts" and that the SEC is violating the Major Questions Doctrine. The outcome of the case will determine whether certain cryptocurrencies are considered securities and whether Coinbase failed to register with the SEC.
