The digital wallet platform of crypto exchange giant Coinbase, Coinbase Wallet, has announced a new incentive structure for USDC, a stablecoin tethered to the US dollar. On the Coinbase-incubated Layer 2 network Base, users who hold USDC in their Coinbase Wallet now have the opportunity to earn a 4.7% annual
The crypto market has progressed further in its bullish movements, with Bitcoin steadying at the $75K level. Meanwhile, the community has begun speculating on new regulatory leadership and other changes that would follow suit after the US elections. Amid this spur of activity, Coinbase has deployed its very first token
A few days ago, the CEO of Moonrock Capital took to Twitter to allege Binance of charging high fees for listing. Following this, several prominent crypto members began discussing the issue bringing to the forum varied opinions. It also raised concerns for decentralized projects and their scope within centralized exchanges
Coinbase has revealed troubling findings about the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), uncovering over 20 instances where the regulator advised banks to avoid providing crypto-related services. This information emerged following the exchange’s recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests aimed at shedding light on the ongoing governmental crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
Crypto.com has significantly grown digital asset trading in 2024, surpassing Coinbase Global Inc. in trading volumes across North America. The firm recorded a monthly spot trading volume of $134 billion in September. This marks a significant surge from $34 billion in July, nearly a fourfold rise in two months. Collectively,
Bitcoin hit a three-month high, surging past $71,000 and providing relief for traders weary of the coin’s prolonged consolidation. But alongside this surge, the ongoing legal drama between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) escalated. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently voiced strong criticism of the SEC on
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,
