Coinbase Expands with New Dublin Office
The number of Coinbase customers in the European Union (EU) grew faster than any other market in 2017. As we scale, we need to attract the best, most qualified and passionate talent to help us achieve our mission of creating an open financial system for the world. We explored a variety of cities across the […]
Coinbase Calls Japan’s Cryptocurrency Crackdown ‘good for us’
Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Japan’s tighter scrutiny of the industry will give it an advantage, signaling the company’s confidence in securing regulatory approval to enter a market rocked by hacking scandals. Japan has been considered a cryptocurrency haven for its large pool of retail investors and light-touch government policies, but regulatory oversight has […]
Coinbase Has Announced a New Listing Process
Coinbase has revamped its policy for listing new cryptocurrencies, replacing an ad hoc process with one the startup hopes will rapidly expand the range of assets traded on its exchange. Announced Tuesday, the new system allows almost anyone to submit a cryptocurrency through an online form for evaluation under the company’s digital asset framework. Those […]
Japanese Financial Watchdog Launches Investigation Following $60 Million Exchange Hack
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has launched an investigation after $60 million worth of cryptocurrencies were allegedly stolen from local crypto exchange Zaif. According to the report, the FSA has sent its staff to Tech Bureau — Zaif’s parent company based in Osaka — to verify whether the company will be able to […]
Companies race to solve bitcoin’s security problem despite slumping prices
Start-ups are driving ahead with plans to solve the issue of custody, or having a place to securely store cryptocurrency. For institutional investors that are used to having money safely stored or FDIC insured, where they would put their high-paying clients’ cryptocurrency is said to be the biggest question mark. “Institutional investors are very interested […]
Bitcoin Price Looks North After Passing $6.4K Resistance
Bitcoin (BTC) is teasing a decent bullish move, having cleared crucial resistance a few hours ago. The leading cryptocurrency moved past $6,400 earlier today, signaling that bearish exhaustion – as indicated by Tuesday’s spinning bottom candle – is paving way for a corrective rally. Notably, the positive price action was preceded by a solid defense […]
India Crypto Exchanges: Supreme Court Hearing to be Inconsequential
While expectations and fears are mounting on an imminent Supreme Court decision about the regulator’s ban concerning cryptocurrency trade in India, the big day may not exactly be a defining one for the future of bitcoin in the country. Other questions and bypass-routes will snowball (or hairball) no matter which way the ruling swings. Crypto […]
Coinbase Explores Crypto ETF with BlackRock
Coinbase, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, is exploring the creation of a crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). It has sought help from $6 trillion asset manager BlackRock, according to Business Insider. Coinbase is known for its versatile business model that appeals to retail investors. Its services include asset management, venture capital, trading of 5 major coins, […]
42% of Top 50 Universities Offer at Least One Crypto-Related Class
A recent study by the U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has shown that 42 percent of the world’s top 50 universities have at least one class on cryptocurrencies or blockchain. The results of the study were published on Coinbase’s official blog Tuesday, August 28. The research was jointly conducted by Coinbase and survey company Qriously. Together they interviewed 675 U.S. college students and reviewed courses […]
Mark Zuckerberg’s Sister Signs on to Serve on Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi sent a “friend request” to a member of the Zuckerberg clan, and that friend request has been accepted. This is after Randi Zuckerberg, the elder sister to the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, was unveiled as a member of Huobi Chain Expert Advisory Committee. The serial entrepreneur and author is currently the […]