Coinbase launches an ad campaign to drum up support for a digital penny Coinbase’s new crypto ad campaign declares that moving the US dollar to a “well-designed blockchain” could turn billions of “clunky” pennies into something valuable again. The ad was introduced as part of National Lost Penny Day on February 12, which began in
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SEC rejects Coinbase petition on cryptocurrency and digital asset regulations
The cryptocurrency exchange has failed in its attempt to have the SEC develop guidance On December 15, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denied cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global’s petition to issue rules handling digital assets. Chairman Gary Gensler repeated his stance that “no further regulation is needed to oversee the crypto market.” “The current
Coinbase to allow cryptocurrency transactions in WhatsApp and Telegram
The cryptocurrency exchange continues to test new ways to facilitate transactions more easily A new feature offered by Coinbase Wallet allows users to transfer crypto via a link they can send through some of the most widespread social media and messaging apps as the exchange examines making its service available to a broader market. Recipients
Coinbase subpoenaed in CFTC investigation of Bybit
Bybit is under investigation for allegedly offering its exchange services in the US without a license Coinbase is informing customers that it has been subpoenaed by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to X (formerly Twitter) users who posted a copy of the notice. The CFTC is pursuing information regarding the Bybit
Coinbase denies rumors it will cap Bitcoin withdrawals
Social media posts that recently hinted at new withdrawal caps may have been fake The Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange has denied rumors that it had assessed a $5,000-per-week maximum on Bitcoin withdrawals after a customer post on social media claiming the new limit was valid started to gain momentum. A user made the claim in an
Coinbase approved as payments platform in Singapore
The cryptocurrency exchange receives a monetary authority license in the country The Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange has been granted a full payments license to operate by Singapore’s central bank, the US-based company announced on Monday. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted it a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, allowing Coinbase to offer digital payment
Coinbase confirms it will add Bitcoin Lightning for transaction processing
The crypto company and exchange sees the Lightning Network as a big step forward Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has verified that it will begin integrating its layer-2 payment protocol Lightning Network as users look for cheaper and faster Bitcoin transactions. Coinbase created Lighting Network (LN) to help decipher Bitcoin’s scalability issues and to compete with other
Coinbase’s Base network just suffered a massive outage
It was the first outage since the platform went live Coinbase’s Base Network has experienced its first major outage since its public release on August 9. No new blocks were created on the Base layer-2 network chain for approximately 45 minutes on September 5. The “stalled” block production was first identified by developers at 9:36
Coinbase, Circle agree to dismantle Centre Consortium
The platform will no longer be a stand-alone entity Coinbase and Circle released the same statements on their blogs on August 21, redefining the companies’ relationship. The two are responsible for launching the USD Coin stablecoin and previously managed the token via the Centre Consortium. The Centre Consortium “will no longer exist as a stand-alone
Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency futures in the US following SEC approval
The Securities and Exchange Commission makes a surprising move to support the crypto space On Wednesday, Coinbase Global (COIN.O) revealed it had gained approval to offer cryptocurrency futures to retail customers in the U.S. This is a major regulatory win for the online crypto service as it fights a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit.
Coinbase to try to get SEC lawsuit dismissed
The cryptocurrency exchange believes the regulator is conducting a witch hunt Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal said the company would seek to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asserting that the crypto exchange never sold securities as alleged. Coinbase plans to file an order seeking dismissal of the SEC
Coinbase might add Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to enhance payments
The crypto exchange believes the Lightning Network might help it speed up transactions In order to enable faster cryptocurrency payments, Coinbase is planning to integrate Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. CEO Brian Armstrong commented that Coinbase backs the efforts to facilitate Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. Armstrong was commenting in response to a tweet by former