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
Coinbase has escalated its legal confrontation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a motion for court relief, citing what it perceives as the SEC’s unfair and inconsistent regulatory tactics. The crypto exchange’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, pointed out that the SEC’s refusal to produce essential
Following stretches of selling, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest has increased her stock purchases of Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD). As investors pay more attention to market fluctuations, the asset manager keeps changing its holdings. Following the prior slump caused by macroeconomic issues, the cryptocurrency market has regained momentum. In
The ongoing legal battle regarding the alleged operation of an unregistered securities exchange between SEC and Coinbase is heating up. Recently, the SEC regulator rejects Coinbase’s access to the personal emails of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The Coinbase Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal hence responded to this on X post.
