The crypto market is abuzz with activity as many of the biggest companies are vying for positions on President-elect Donald Trump’s Crypto Advisory Council. A council that is proposed to re-assess the current digital assets policy of the United States is likely to have this members of the council such ... Read more
Coinbase has flipped PayPal to claim the second spot in the U.S. App Store’s Finance category. This significant milestone underscores the growing mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The surge in Coinbase’s popularity can be attributed to several factors, including increased user experience, expanded offerings, strong brand reputation, and ... Read more
Base, the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, is preparing for a significant upgrade with the launch of its fault-proof system. Set to go live on October 30, this feature introduces permissionless challenges to invalid withdrawals, removing the dependency on trusted third parties. This change is considered a vital step ... Read more
Coinbase has made significant strides by integrating ZetaChain’s mainnet as a default network within its ecosystem. Institutional custody for ZETA tokens is now supported through Coinbase Prime, opening up broader access for institutional investors. Furthermore, Coinbase has become a validator for ZetaChain, allowing users to engage in native ZETA staking ... Read more
Coinbase’s Layer 2 (L2) blockchain, Base, launched just over a year ago, is making significant strides in the Ethereum scaling ecosystem. According to IntoTheBlock, Base was poised to eclipse Arbitrum and become the largest Ethereum L2 in terms of Total Value Locked, or TVL. It is on track to claim ... Read more
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently issued a cautionary statement regarding the potential repayment of creditors by the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The warning centers around FTX’s consideration of using stablecoins as a medium for returning funds to its creditors. The SEC’s concerns were made public ... Read more
According to a recent report by the consumer protection group Public Citizen, digital currency companies are reshaping the 2024 elections. Led by big players like Coinbase and Ripple, the crypto industry has funneled more than $119 million into federal election campaigns this year, largely through contributions to a nonpartisan super ... Read more
