Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution Base is launching fault proofs on its mainnet on October 30, 2024. This upgrade aims to decentralize by enabling permissionless validation and improving security for users on the network. Base stated: Fault proofs are coming to Base Mainnet on October 30th, marking a key
Coinbase has intensified its push for regulatory transparency, filing two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests against U.S. agencies. The exchange aims to shed light on the growing restrictions faced by banks dealing with crypto deposits. It particularly targets the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other regulators involved in
Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a landmark deal valued at $1.1 billion. TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news on X, making it Stripe’s largest acquisition ever. The deal also stands as the biggest acquisition in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. Bridge provides software that allows businesses
Chirag Tomar, a 31-year-old Indian Citizen, was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for his role in a cryptocurrency spoofing scheme that defrauded victims of more than $20 million. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell issued the sentence in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tomar’s scheme involved hundreds of victims worldwide,
The leading crypto exchangeCoinbase is taking a bold step against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing for partial summary judgment in an ongoing legal battle. This move follows the SEC’s denial of Coinbase’s requests for information regarding its cryptocurrency classification, particularly concerning whether assets like Ethereum (ETH)
Diving into DeFi? You’ll need a wallet that does more than just store crypto—it needs to be your passport to a world of dApps, staking, NFT trading, and more. Think of it as your all-access pass to the digital universe, where you hold the keys. This article decodes the devils
Coinbase has officially integrated support for sending Bitcoin to Taproot addresses, enhancing user transaction capabilities. This integration comes as Taproot, a significant Bitcoin upgrade from 2021, gains more traction for its efficiency and privacy benefits. The upgrade not only improves Bitcoin’s transaction performance but also facilitates the deployment of advanced
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has announced plans to delist stablecoins that do not comply with the new requirements across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of this year. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation moves toward full implementation by the end of 2024. Coinbase plans
The Base ecosystem, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, had a standout month, with several tokens recording triple-digit gains over the past 30 days. Among these, AERO gained attention with its impressive 184,000 holders, more than double that of its main competitor, ALB. Memecoin DEGEN, however, stole the spotlight, boasting the highest
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a motion to compel the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to produce communications with issuers of 12 tokens that are central to a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The motion, filed in the Southern District of New York (SDNY),
