Two weeks back, Coinbase, the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, officially launched its decentralized blockchain, Base. This development marked a significant milestone as it became the first publicly traded company to introduce its proprietary blockchain. Since its unveiling, Base has been swiftly gaining momentum, systematically fulfilling its objectives. Reflecting on it,
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, a new phenomenon has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts, crypto influencers, and social media experts alike: “Friend.tech.” But what exactly is Friend.tech, and why is it grabbing the attention of several people? Friend.tech is an application built on Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain Base, which
Coinbase, the leading crypto exchange, is increasing its support for stablecoins with an investment in Circle. Moreover, the stablecoin provider Circle and Coinbase will also maintain a commercial relationship. The two firms jointly launched the stablecoin USD Coin five years ago. Now the Circle will take full operational and governance
A federal court yesterday ruled against a motion filed by Coinbase and other crypto industry titans arguing that US Treasury sanctions against crypto mixer Tornado Cash went too far. Six plaintiffs, including two Coinbase personnel, had their motions for summary judgment denied by Judge Robert Pitman of the US District
The National Futures Association of the US CFTC has granted Coinbase Financial Markets, a futures commission merchant registered with the CFTC, approval to provide crypto futures trading to qualified consumers in the US. Despite a lawsuit by the US SEC, this is a huge win for Coinbase and the cryptocurrency
In order to better serve its Canadian customers, Coinbase has partnered with Peoples Trust Company to provide Interac e-Transfers. Coinbase wants to significantly increase its presence in Canada in light of the country’s crypto-friendly regulatory climate by providing free access to Coinbase One for 30 days, eliminating trading fees, increasing
In light of the current Onchain Summer initiative, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called attention to usability difficulties in the Coinbase app for NFTs, Dapps, and L2. Armstrong’s tweet acknowledged the platform’s flaws and called for better experiences for users. Over the course of many weeks, Onchain Summer celebrates Base-based
Coinbase’s recent launch of the Layer-2 platform Base has triggered a wave of digital innovation, with notable companies like Coca-Cola joining the trend. The American multinational behemoth has entered the non-fungible token (NFT) arena with its ‘Masterpiece’ collection on August 13. This eight-NFT collection features a blend of traditional masterpieces
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit. This filing from the senator strengthens the exchange’s request to dismiss the SEC lawsuit. In the legal battle between Coinbase and the U.S. SEC, the crypto exchange requested that the
The number of daily active users on Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain has surpassed 100,000 only one day after the network’s formal debut. On August 10, the day after its public debut, Dune Analytics recorded more than 136,000 daily users, the highest daily figure to date. Base has been available for
