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Base TVL Surges 900% In 2 Weeks, What’s Driving The Growth?
[Aug 14, 2023 11:00 AM] Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 rollup developed by crypto exchange Coinbase, is already making a name for itself in the market. The blockchain’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has been on a rapid rise over the last few weeks, rising triple-digits in just the…
Coinbase VP says Canada can be a ‘global leader’ in crypto
[Aug 14, 2023 7:30 AM] The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase officially launched in Canada in August 2023 and is expanding its service offerings amid a promising local crypto climate.
Law Professors Blast SEC’s Concept of Investment Contract in Amicus Brief
[Aug 14, 2023 5:30 AM] Six professors of law have issued an amicus brief in favor of Coinbase, blasting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on the definition of investment contracts. Through a historical examination of the development of…
Legal scholars file amicus brief in support of Coinbase
[Aug 13, 2023 12:57 AM] The legal practitioners asked the court to adhere to the established definition of “investment contract” when interpreting its scope.
Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags
[Aug 12, 2023 7:05 AM] This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are teaming up to launch new blockchain AI tools.
Fireblocks Discloses Bitforge Vulnerabilities Affecting Dozens of Wallet Providers
U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC's Coinbase Lawsuit
[Aug 11, 2023 8:18 PM] U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), a number of crypto lobbying organizations and a group of professors called on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Friday.
Crypto Biz: PayPal’s stablecoin goes live, Bitstamp seeks capital, and Coinbase's L2
[Aug 11, 2023 3:30 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores PayPal’s stablecoin, Coinbase’s new layer 2 network, Bitstamp’s fundraising and the growing popularity of crypto bots on Telegram.
Base’s Rapid Ascent: 136,000 Daily Users and $175 Million TVL in Ethereum’s L2 Defi Space
[Aug 11, 2023 11:30 AM] Base, the Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling solution supported by Coinbase, has experienced over $175 million funneled into its decentralized finance (defi) protocol since its creation. The majority of value locked comprises 75,244 ether and nearly…
Bitcoin futures open interest at 2023 high while BTC trading volume at yearly low — What gives?
[Aug 11, 2023 11:28 AM] BTC futures open interest is on the rise, but Bitcoin trading volume suggests that traders have shifted their attention to other markets.
Kraken Surges Ahead In Altcoin Liquidity To Overtake Coinbase In US: Kaiko
[Aug 11, 2023 9:00 AM] The world of cryptocurrency exchanges, often clouded with volatility and competition, has recently been witnessing a distinct shift in dynamics, particularly as a Kraken is taking the lead in the US altcoin trading space. The latest data reveals…
Coinbase Layer 2 Base Overtakes Optimism in Daily Active Users as Friend.Tech Hype Soars
[Aug 11, 2023 6:30 AM] A grayed-out "airdrop" icon at the top of the Friend.Tech app suggests the platform will release a token.
Coinbase layer-2 network Base hits 136,000 daily active users
[Aug 11, 2023 12:00 AM] Around 30% of Base’s users on Aug. 10 were new to the blockchain, which launched only a day prior.
Is Coinbase Disillusioned With Crypto?
[Aug 10, 2023 11:44 AM] The exchange recently argued that cryptos are like Beanie Babies. So does it still think Bitcoin and Ethereum are the future of finance?
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks New Revenue Stream From Layer 2 Network
[Aug 10, 2023 6:18 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
SEC use of Terraform ruling hints Coinbase dismissal motion attack plan
[Aug 10, 2023 1:07 AM] The SEC claims a court ruling gives it authority over crypto, setting up a possible counter-argument in dismissal motions brought against it.
The Protocol: Coinbase Launches Own Blockchain as Sleuths Scour PayPal's Stablecoin Software
[Aug 9, 2023 4:00 PM] In this week's issue, we cover Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software. The…
Base network has officially launched: Here's how it can be used
[Aug 9, 2023 2:11 PM] Coinbase's Base network completed its phased launch on Aug. 9, and is officially open to end-users.
Early Base Whales Have an Affinity for Meme Tokens, Nansen Says
[Aug 9, 2023 1:31 PM] The top 22 depositors to Base as of July 31 have allocations in a telegram trading bot token, several meme tokens and an on-chain casino token.
Coca-Cola and Friends With Benefits Headline Base’s ‘Onchain Summer’ Web3 Festival
[Aug 9, 2023 10:00 AM] Coinbase’s layer 2 network is celebrating its launch with Onchain Summer, a multi-week series of Web3 activations across art, gaming and music.
Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company
[Aug 9, 2023 10:00 AM] The big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase says its blockchain is the first ever to be launched by a publicly traded company, and represents a major push into a new revenue opportunity.
Coinbase Exec: ‘There’s No Playbook’ for Public Company Launching Blockchain
[Aug 8, 2023 7:31 PM] As Coinbase, the big U.S. crypto exchange, plans to launch its new Base blockchain on Wednesday, CoinDesk interviewed Jesse Pollak, who’s leading the effort. Here’s an excerpted version.
Coinbase begins $150M debt buyback at 36% discount
[Aug 8, 2023 9:26 AM] The cryptocurrency exchange’s 2031 senior notes, which have a coupon rate of 3.625%, have $1 billion in outstanding principal.
Few Bitcoin Holders Withdrawing BTC From Exchanges, Is Fear Creeping In?
[Aug 7, 2023 9:00 PM] Recent data from CryptoQuant on August 7 shows that few Bitcoin holders are moving coins away from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. Despite BTC prices increasing in recent weeks and teetering close to the $30,000…
Binance sold USDC for another stablecoin — Coinbase CEO
[Aug 7, 2023 7:06 AM] Binance has been experimenting with relatively lesser-known stablecoins after a pause on BUSD.
Crypto-centered public companies record profit beating Q2 estimates
[Aug 7, 2023 1:26 AM] The rise in crypto prices, as well as non-trading revenues, became key to profitability for many of these companies.
Base Opens Ethereum Bridge, Mainnet to Launch August 9
[Aug 5, 2023 3:00 AM] Base, the Ethereum L2 (layer 2) scaling layer backed by Coinbase, has opened bridging for selected assets from Ethereum. In a blog post, the protocol also announced that the Base mainnet deployment was slated for August 9, allowing free access to…
Coinbase CEO says leaving US 'not even in the realm of possibility right now': Report
[Aug 4, 2023 3:24 PM] Brian Armstrong has previously suggested Coinbase might abandon the U.S. for a more crypto-friendly country, but also said the exchange was “100% committed” to the local market.
Coinbase Urges Court to Dismiss SEC Case, Claiming Regulator ‘Overstepped’ Its Statutory Authority
[Aug 4, 2023 11:30 AM] In a motion for judgment filed on August 4, Coinbase hit back against the SEC’s lawsuit alleging it facilitated unregistered trading of securities, arguing the agency lacks authority to regulate digital assets in this way. Coinbase Fights…