When we launched our investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes in May 2017, we had little idea of what was to come. 6 November 2018 We were concerned about invisible processing – the ‘behind the scenes’ algorithms, analysis, data matching and profiling that involves people’s personal information. When the purpose for using these techniques is related to the democratic process, the case for a high standard of transparency is very strong. Since we began, the scope of our investigation has extended to 30 organisations, we have…
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Announcing the GDAX Digital Asset Framework – The Coinbase Blog
We are excited to release the GDAX Digital Asset Framework. We believe the number of digital currencies and tokens will continue growing and contribute to creating an open financial system. To support this growth, GDAX will add assets which align with this framework and promote our mission of creating an open financial system for the world. The digital asset ecosystem has experienced significant growth over the last year. Since January 1, 2017, the total market capitalization of all digital assets has increased nearly 10x to reach a current valuation of…
Adding Ethereum ERC20 Support to GDAX – The Coinbase Blog
We’re pleased to announce our intention to support the Ethereum ERC20 standard on GDAX. This prepares GDAX to support trading of ERC20 assets, although we are not announcing support for any specific asset at this time. As detailed in our process for adding new assets, we are announcing this decision internally and to the public at the same time. What is the ERC20 standard? ERC20 is a technical standard used for Ethereum smart contracts. ERC20 assets have become a popular way for teams to quickly build interoperable contracts with a…
Announcing the Trading Technologies Partnership – The Coinbase Blog
Today we’re happy to announce a partnership with Trading Technologies(TT), a global leader of high-performance professional trading software. Beginning this March, TT customers will be able to use the TT platform to trade directly on GDAX. Many of the world’s largest institutional investors rely on TT for sophisticated trading tools and market access. We’re excited to offer our GDAX spot market alongside nearly 45 other markets on TT, including the CME Group, Intercontinental Exchange, and Nasdaq futures markets. This means thousands of institutional investors will be able to trade our…
Technologies in their adolescence – The Coinbase Blog
You’ve likely heard numerous comparisons between crypto and the internet — e.g. The crypto industry is similar to the internet in [insert year]. I’ve heard it a lot, but I never knew if it was accurate or just something people said to sound smart. I was in elementary school when I got my first AOL CD, in middle school when I got an AIM account, and in high school when I discovered Napster … so, I was there, but I’m not exactly an internet historian. But, after reading more about the history of…
Coinbase at Devcon4 – The Coinbase Blog
Hot on the heels of SF Blockchain Week, Ethereum enthusiasts and blockchain engineers from around the world are set to gather in Prague for the 4th annual Ethereum developers conference. Hosted by the Ethereum Foundation, Devcon covers all of the blockchain’s latest developments, as well as updates from the protocols, dapps, and services built on top of it. We’re excited to be joining the hundreds of other teams attending and can’t wait to meet and mingle. Here’s a sneak peek at where you’ll see some folks from Coinbase Wallet, and…
The USDC Stablecoin is launching on Coinbase Pro – The Coinbase Blog
Click to convert large quantities of USD into USDC and back. Then trade BTC and ETH for USDC. As of 10.30am PT on Thursday, October 25, Coinbase Pro is launching support for the USDC stablecoin. Here’s what that means: Starting immediately, users can deposit normal US dollars (USD) and click to convert them to USDC with no fee Also starting immediately, users can send and receive USDC into and out of their Coinbase Pro accounts After a minimum of 12 hours, once sufficient liquidity is established, trading will begin on the…
ICO’s blog on its international work
Colleagues from across the organisation share their experiences and involvement in the ICO’s ongoing contributions to the upholding of information rights across the globe. 23 October 2018 Elizabeth Denham announced as the new chair of the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC) Elizabeth Denham was announced as the new chair of the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC) on 23 October 2018. She said: “In the age of borderless data flows, there has never been a more important time for global coherence in data…
What is bitcoin? – The Coinbase Blog
Coinbase CEO answers the number 1 question in crypto There’s a big gap between people curious about crypto and and the hodlers out there. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has launched a new video series, Crypto Curious, intended to newcomers by answering common questions — starting with “What is Bitcoin?” Source link
The rise of crypto in higher education – The Coinbase Blog
When David Yermack, the finance department chair at New York University Stern School of Business, first offered his course on blockchain and financial services in 2014, 35 students signed up, eight fewer than the school’s typical elective. By spring 2018, the number of enrolled students climbed to 230, forcing Stern to move the class to its largest auditorium. This academic year, Yermack will teach the blockchain course both semesters to meet interest from students. Yermack says he first developed the class because he was interested in bitcoin and how quickly…