Because the scenario outlined in this case is narrow and unusual, it “will have limited applicability in arbitration-related jurisprudence going forward,” said Richard Silberberg, an arbitration lawyer with Dorsey & Whitney and a director of the New York International Arbitration Center. “The unanimous SCOTUS decision that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether the parties’ first agreement was superseded by the second was hardly surprising,” he added, because previous rulings had pointed in that direction. Source
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Community angry after Coinbase taps USDC to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day
In a bid to demonstrate cheap payments with USDC, Coinbase faced backlash from the Bitcoin community for not selling pizzas for BTC during Bitcoin Pizza Day. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase came under fire from the Bitcoin community for its unconventional celebration of Bitcoin Pizza Day, opting to sell pizzas exclusively for USDC instead of Bitcoin, triggering a wave of criticism. On May 22, Coinbase launched its celebration by rolling out the Coinbase Pizza Truck in New York, offering pizza slices for $1. However, the only catch was that the exchange only…
Coinbase, Ripple, Meta Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams, Including Pig Butchering
Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online scams through collaboration, information sharing, and enhanced consumer education,” said Coinbase’s chief security officer. ‘Tech Against Scams’ Coalition Established Several […] Source CryptoX Portal
Coinbase (COIN), Kraken, Meta, Others Form Tech Coalition to Tackle ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
“This work will include sharing best practices, threat intelligence, and other tips and information to help keep users safe and protected before they become victim to an online fraud scheme such as romance scams or crypto scams such as ‘pig butchering’,” the coalition said. Source
Coinbase Whale Begins Accumulating Dogecoin (DOGE) Rival From Crypto Exchange: On-Chain Data
A deep-pocketed investor is suddenly accumulating massive amounts of a Dogecoin (DOGE) rival from top US crypto exchange Coinbase, on-chain data shows. Digital asset tracker Lookonchain notices a crypto whale spent 606,00 USDC to buy nearly 228,000 dogwifhat (WIF) memecoins. “A whale is buying WIF! The whale created a new wallet and withdrew 1.83 million USDC from Coinbase to buy WIF. So far, he has spent 606,000 USDC to buy 227,896 WIF at $2.66, with 1.22 million USDC left. The purchase is in progress [on May 20th].” WIF is trading…
Coinbase Highlights Key US Regulatory Developments Driving Crypto Prices
The latest Coinbase Weekly Market Commentary, dated May 17, highlights the crucial influence of regulatory developments on U.S. cryptocurrency markets. Coinbase stated: “Macro continues to be a key driver for crypto performance, though we think upcoming major catalysts may be regulatory driven.” Upcoming regulatory events include the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decisions on spot […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Crypto Exchange Coinbase (COIN) Raised to Neutral at Bank of America on Positive Market Dynamics
Bank of America said it was upgrading the stock for a number of reasons, including the positive macro backdrop that has helped the cryptocurrency markets and trading volumes, analysts led by Mark McLaughlin wrote. The note also said the exchange’s expense discipline and increased diversification should also help its earnings. Source
Ether (ETH) Price Could Surprise to the Upside in the Coming Months, Coinbase (COIN) Says
“Even if the first deadline of May 23, 2024 encounters a rejection, we think there is a high likelihood that litigation could reverse that decision,” the note said. “In the interim, we believe the structural demand drivers for ETH as well as the technological innovations within its ecosystem will enable it to continue straddling across multiple narratives.” Source
Coinbase Shares Sink 9% on Report CME to Consider Listing Spot Bitcoin
Recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gave traders a safer way to invest in the token, which over 500 institutions took advantage of within only the first three months of existence, allocating over $10 billion in the funds alone. The rest, over $40 billion, came from retail traders. Source
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Solana-Based DEX to Listing Roadmap
Coinbase has added a new Solana (SOL)-based decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin to its listing roadmap. On Tuesday, the top US crypto exchange put Drift Protocol (DRIFT) on the path towards being tradeable on its platform in the future. Drift is an open-source DEX that enables transparent and non-custodial trading. Explains the project, “Drift was designed with a goal to be capital-efficient but also protective of your assets. We achieved that by setting up sophisticated cross-margined risk engine – a system of tools with an extensive protection from over-extending risk. For…