The world’s second-largest crypto exchange, Coinbase, has denied allegations that it granted BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, special privileges to borrow Bitcoin. These claims arose when analyst Tyler Durden suggested that Coinbase was issuing Bitcoin IOUs (essentially loans) to BlackRock, allowing it to borrow Bitcoin without maintaining proper 1:1
Coinbase’s newly launched wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, has quickly gained traction, amassing a market capitalization of nearly $100 million within its first 24 hours. According to Dune Analytics, cbBTC’s circulating supply stands at 1,720 tokens, valued at $99.8 million. Of this, 43% is held on Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network, while
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has marked a significant milestone in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence integration. On August 30, Armstrong revealed via X that Coinbase has facilitated its first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction. This breakthrough signifies a major advancement in the way AI interacts with digital currencies. Armstrong detailed the transaction process,
Base, the Layer 2 blockchain network nurtured by Coinbase, has recently surpassed 1 million daily active addresses. This marks a substantial increase in user engagement with the network growth of about 71% in the past 30 days. On Aug 24, Base recorded, 1.05 million active addresses and 1.03 million the
Coinbase has announced that it would offer EURC, Circle’s euro-backed stablecoin that integrates with Solana. With more and more eyes on the crypto industry, the stablecoin market is seeing more attention worldwide, prompting this move. It is worth mentioning that the most recent declaration follows the exchange’s previous statement that
Coinbase, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is making significant strides in advancing its offerings in Europe, particularly in light of the European Union’s evolving cryptocurrency regulations. As part of this expansion, Coinbase is introducing conversions between the fiat euro and the euro-pegged stablecoin EURC, set at a fixed
Coinbase-developed Ethereum L2, Base, transforms Ethereum interactions with its new feature, Basenames, launching today. Integrating with the Ethereum Names Service (ENS) infrastructure, Basenames emerged as a “onchain building block that enables anyone to establish their identity on Base.” The strategy for launching Basenames involves the Dutch auction mechanism for users
Circle, a leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced the launch of AcceptUSD.com, a new platform developed to simplify cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The service aims to facilitate seamless integration of USD Coin (USDC) transactions, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments with ease. According to the website, by partnering with Coinbase,
Coinbase has re-entered the Hawaiian market after a seven-year interval. This move follows Hawaii’s relaxation of money transmitter licenses and cash reserves rules enabling residents to buy, sell, and manage digital assets. In 2017, Hawaii’s DFI imposed requirements that forced Coinbase to cease operations in the region. The key regulatory
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently launched its own wrapped Bitcoin token, cbBTC, on the Base blockchain. This move comes amid growing speculation and significant announcements surrounding wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), which remains a major topic of discussion within the crypto community. Just hours ago, Coinbase tweeted about
