Tagged: coinbase

February 18, 2026 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joined Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno on CNBC today, as both appeared at the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is the first crypto exchange to go public and one of the largest marketplaces of its kind. Moreno, at one point, was… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The vote on the CLARITY Act, derailed by a last-minute loss of support from cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), had been forcing the government to reevaluate its crypto policy once again. Despite the delays, could this be a good thing? Xin Yan, Co-founder and CEO of Sign believes… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 9:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, the second Crypto powow at the White House took place, bringing together teams representing the digital asset sector and the establishment banking industry. The goal is to garner reconciliation between the two groups who remain in disagreement over several issues, perhaps most importantly, the… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2026 have brought to light a seemingly concerning detail from the early days of the cryptocurrency industry: Jeffrey Epstein‘s $3 million investment in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) during its 2014 Series C funding round. This infusion… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction markets have proven to be pretty effective in anticipating the outcome of various types of events. A huge event, at least in the US, is taking place this Sunday as the Super Bowl will kick off at 630PM ET in Santa Clara, California. This… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency’s integration into the global financial system. Through various appearances, including a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box and a panel discussion on tokenization, Armstrong… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, has once again become a focal point for discussions on the future of finance, with digital assets taking center stage in 2026. Amid panels exploring stablecoins, blockchain integration, and regulatory frameworks, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong delivered… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Government of Bermuda has revealed its plan to transform the island nation into the world’s inaugural fully on-chain national economy. This initiative, supported by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and stablecoin issuer… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Trump administration has indicated it might abandon its backing of a pivotal crypto market structure bill unless Coinbase resumes negotiations. This development stems from Coinbase’s abrupt decision to withhold support for the proposed legislation, which has sparked tensions between the White House, the crypto… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 6:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong took to X today to slam the crypto infrastructure bill, which is scheduled for a markup hearing tomorrow at the Senate Banking Committee. Armstrong did not mince his words: “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs,… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has signaled it might pull its backing from a key market structure bill if the legislation goes beyond requiring better transparency and instead curbs rewards for stablecoin users. This development, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg update, underscores growing tensions in Washington‘s push for… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, the cryptocurrency and web3 landscape experienced unprecedented growth, driven by regulatory clarity, technological advancements, meaningful product development, and surging user adoption. As expected, crypto exchanges Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Binance played instrumental roles in this evolution, each carving out distinct niches while propelling digital… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 12:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

We need banking services; we just don’t necessarily need banks.  The advent of digital assets and the potential for disintermediation pose both threats and opportunities for traditional banks. Stablecoins may upend traditional financial rails, and the GENIUS Act provided a federal path for firms to… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is making some strategic adjustments to its operations while setting bold goals for the future. Just under a year after entering the Argentine market, the platform has announced a temporary halt to its peso-denominated services, a move that reflects the… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 1:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of digital finance, a Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) executive has raised alarms about potential U.S. policy missteps that might undermine America’s position in global monetary innovation. Faryar Shirzad, the cryptocurrency exchange’s chief policy officer, highlighted how limiting incentives on American stablecoins could inadvertently… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant new development in the fight against growing incidents of cybercrime, Indian authorities have now apprehended a former customer support representative linked to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The arrest reportedly took place in Hyderabad and stems from a major security incident at the exchange that was… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 10:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has partnered with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) to add stablecoin funding to its broad range of traditional sources of funding, which include consumer deposits, long-term loans and short-dated commercial paper. The digital bank intends to raise short-term funding… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) revealed that it had filed suit in the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut. The company is battling state gaming commissions that are miffed with Prediction Markets being regulated at the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The battle lines… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  , a digital asset company that just announced multiple new offerings, says it has acquired startup The Clearing Company to help advance its ambition to become a top prediction market platform. The Clearing Company has submitted an application to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission… Read More

December 21, 2025 @ 9:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is launching a new product suite called Custom Stablecoins, which will be allowing businesses to create a custom stablecoin that is to be “fully backed 1:1 by flexible collateral (including USDC),” all custodied by Coinbase, offering “security and rewards without sacrificing interoperability and… Read More