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Coinbase rolls out crypto transfers via links sent on WhatsApp, Telegram

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A new feature from Coinbase Wallet allows for the transfer of crypto through a link that can be sent through some of the most popular social media sites and messaging apps as the crypto exchange looks to make its service accessible to a wider market. “Users can now send money on any platform that they can share a link,” Coinbase said in a Dec. 5 blog post, naming apps like iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. There’s no payment fee when sending USD Coin (USDC), a U.S. dollar stablecoin…

Coinbase Stand with Crypto Campaign Unveils First Presidential Forum

Stand With Crypto disclosed on its website that the event would feature the presence of Republican candidate Asa Hutchinson, currently serving as the 46th governor of Arkansas.  The “Stand With Crypto” campaign, introduced last year by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is set to host its first presidential forum with 2024 presidential aspirants to discuss digital assets and blockchain-related issues. In an announcement on X, formerly Twitter, the crypto advocacy group said the free-to-attend event will be held in New Hampshire on Monday, December 11. We are excited to announce the…

Coinbase, Marathon stocks surge as Bitcoin lights ‘fire in the cauldron’

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Publicly traded crypto firms have notched triple-digit percentage returns this year and closed up in green on Dec. 4, as Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new year-high of over $42,000.  Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) closed the day at just over $141 with a 5.5% gain, up 320% from its price at the start of the year, per Google Finance data. Bitcoin miners Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed the day with over 8% gains, recording 337% and 345% year-to-date (YTD) gains, respectively. A visual map of the one-day price of S&P…

Coinbase initiative announces crypto-themed US presidential forum

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The “Stand With Crypto” campaign launched by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to bring candidates for the 2024 United States presidential election together to discuss blockchain technology and digital assets. According to its website as of Dec. 4, Stand With Crypto confirmed that Republican candidates Asa Hutchinson and Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as Democratic candidate Dean Phillips, will appear in person in New Hampshire on Dec. 11 to discuss issues related to digital assets. Invited candidates included former President Donald Trump, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Republicans Doug Burgum,…

Coinbase and MicroStrategy Stock Jump Almost 9% amid Bitcoin Rally

With MicroStrategy’s shares trading at $574 ahead of today’s open, a level not seen since April 2022, investors are closely watching the company’s performance amid the ongoing crypto resurgence. Recent market dynamics have highlighted the impact of the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) price rally on certain stocks, with Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) and MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) emerging as key beneficiaries in this unique correlation. In the past 24 hours, both COIN and MSTR stocks experienced a remarkable 9% surge in value, mirroring the 4% rise in Bitcoin’s price during…

Coinbase market share grows outside US trading hours amid Binance saga: Report

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Following cryptocurrency exchange Binance reaching a substantial multi-billion-dollar settlement with United States regulators last week, an on-chain data analytics firm reported a surge in Coinbase’s market share. On November 21, Binance and the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) reached a settlement of $4.3 billion, settling allegations related to anti-money laundering. However, the legal challenges have led to other crypto exchanges seeing an increase in market share, according to research firm Kaiko Research. The firm recently published a report that indicates that Coinbase has seen an uptick in its trading…

Coinbase (COIN) Up By 250%

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The shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) have been on a tear in recent weeks, emphasizing its positive performance in 2023. While the recent resurgence experienced by the exchange’s shares coincides with the climate shift in the general cryptocurrency market, the latest price data reveals that COIN might actually be doing better than the market leaders, Bitcoin and Ethereum, since the turn of the year. Here’s Why Coinbase (COIN) Is Up By 250% In 2023 A recent report by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed that COIN is amongst the crypto-related…

Coinbase CEO clarifies why company has no plans for Base token

In a recent interview with Decrypt, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the company’s decision not to issue a token for its layer-2 network, Base. Contrary to previous speculations and a statement by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, Armstrong emphasized that there are no plans to create a Base network token. This announcement is significant as it reflects Coinbase’s strategic approach towards its layer-2 network development and its interaction with the broader crypto ecosystem. Base, which launched in August, has shown remarkable growth, becoming the third-largest layer-2 network in terms…

FTX and Alameda Research Move $10.8M in Cryptocurrencies to Binance, Coinbase, Wintermute

These asset shifts have also been constantly noticed ever since FTX filed for bankruptcy, leaving many to speculate about the rationale behind the moves. According to a recent tweet by Spot on Chain, crypto accounts linked to the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and its sister trading firm Alameda Research executed over $10 million worth of token transfers across six currencies within a 12-hour span. These movements involve a part of the remaining digital assets still controlled by FTX bankruptcy administrators. The frequency and strategies behind the withdrawals have kept many…

FTX and Alameda Research cash out $10.8M to Binance, Coinbase, Wintermute

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Wallets linked to defunct crypto trading firms FTX and Alameda Research moved $10.8 million to accounts in Binance, Coinbase and Wintermute using eight cryptocurrencies. Blockchain analysis firm Spot On Chain found $10.8 million worth of cryptocurrencies being moved from FTX and Alameda Research accounts to various crypto exchanges. The firm estimated that the defunct entities transferred $551 million since Oct. 24 using 59 different cryptocurrency tokens. #FTX and #Alameda moved out $10.8M worth of 8 assets to #Wintermute, #Binance, and #Coinbase in the past 11 hrs: 10M $GMT ($2.58M)407K $UNI…