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Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Moves 400 ETH to Coinbase
Just a few hours ago, the Ethereum founder deposited 400 ETH to Coinbase. With the price of ETH at $1,573.35 as of the time of writing, the value of the transfer amounts to an impressive $629,200. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently been observed engaging in noteworthy transactions involving ETH, specifically directing substantial deposits to Coinbase. This development has sparked a myriad of conversations, speculations, and a quest to understand the motives behind such significant ETH movements. Just a few hours ago, the Ethereum founder deposited 400 ETH to Coinbase.…
Coinbase Bags Operational License in Spain
The development aligns with Coinbase’s goals of expanding its business across Europe. The Bank of Spain has approved for American crypto exchange Coinbase to begin offering its range of services to retail and institutional investors within the country. This follows after it found the exchange to have duly registered and in full compliance with the existing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws of the state. Recall that in October 2021, the Bank of Spain issued guidance to crypto firms that will help them obtain AML compliance in the country. The guidance asked…
Coinbase Now Holds 5% of All Bitcoin in Existence
According to Arkham, Coinbase owns about 5% of all Bitcoin currently in existence, nearly as much as BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings. Blockchain analysis and intelligence platform Arkham Intelligence has announced that major crypto exchange Coinbase holds $25 billion worth of Bitcoin in its reserves, which amounts to about 1 million Bitcoin. According to an Arkham post, the amount of Bitcoin held in Coinbase reserves makes the giant exchange ”the largest Bitcoin entity in the world”. The post also adds that the Bitcoin in Coinbase’s coffers is nearly 5% of all Bitcoin…
Binance, Coinbase navigate challenges; FTX drama takes turn
Hong Kong, Australia, and Venezuela took center stage as regulatory actions rocked the scene. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents face lawsuits while Binance and Coinbase navigate challenges. Hong Kong ramps up efforts During the Shanghai Blockchain International Week, Duncan Chiu, a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, announced the forthcoming implementation of stablecoin regulations in Hong Kong by mid-2024. This endeavor stands in stark contrast to China’s rigorous cryptocurrency policies. Authorities in Hong Kong previously apprehended 11 individuals linked to a cryptocurrency fraud case associated with the JPEX platform. This decisive…
Coinbase identified as largest Bitcoin holder globally
Coinbase holds $25 billion worth of Bitcoin, amounting to nearly 5% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply, according to Arkham Intel. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham Intel, on Sept. 22, revealed that U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase currently possesses close to 1 million Bitcoins (BTC) in its wallets. Arkham has now identified $25B of Coinbase Bitcoin reserves (~1M BTC) on chain. This makes Coinbase the largest Bitcoin entity in the world on Arkham, with almost 5% of all BTC in existence – about as much as Satoshi Nakamoto. pic.twitter.com/7sDOczS7WT — Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) September…
Coinbase secures AML registration from the Bank of Spain
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from Spain’s central bank, as part of its ongoing expansion across Europe. According to a Sept. 22 statement, the registration with the Bank of Spain now means that Spanish users will be able to retain custody of their crypto assets on Coinbase, as well as buy and sell crypto assets in Spain’s legal tender, the Euro. “This registration will allow Coinbase to offer our full suite of products and services to retail and institutional users in Spain, all in…
Coinbase shows interest in FTX’s European entity
Coinbase recently considered buying FTX Europe, highlighting the growing significance of crypto derivatives in global trading strategies. In the crypto trading space, derivatives have grown in significance, outpacing the popularity of spot trading. This trend is demonstrated by Coinbase’s recent interest in acquiring FTX Europe on Sept. 22, further underlining the expanding role of derivatives in global crypto trading strategies. Derivatives, which are intricate financial instruments taking their value from underlying assets like Bitcoin and Ether, have become the powerhouse in the crypto trade. Data from Kaiko Research highlights that…
Coinbase expands in Europe with new Bank of Spain license
Coinbase secured authorization from the Bank of Spain as an official Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets exchange and custodial wallet service provider. This milestone empowers Coinbase to extend its complete range of offerings to both retail and institutional users in Spain and Europe. Coinbase secures Bank of Spain approval In a Sept. 22 blog post, Nana Murugesan, the Vice President of International and Business Development at Coinbase, described the Bank of Spain’s approval as a significant achievement. Coinbase can now expand its services for retail consumers, institutional clients, and developer…
Coinbase holds 5% of all Bitcoin in existence: Data
Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham recently identified that crypto exchange Coinbase holds almost 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its wallets. The coins are worth more than $25 billion at current market prices for BTC. According to Arkham, the exchange’s holdings amount to almost 5% of all Bitcoin that currently exists. Arkham said that Coinbase currently holds a total of 947,755 BTC. At the moment, Bitcoin’s circulating supply is around 19,493,537, according to coin information website CoinGecko. Arkham has now identified $25B of Coinbase Bitcoin reserves (~1M BTC) on chain. This makes Coinbase…