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SEC set to drop lawsuit against Coinbase

February 22, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is experiencing a significant development. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase. This news was shared by Coinbase in a blog post on February 21. CEO Brian Armstrong also discussed it in an interview with CNBC. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, stated that the SEC staff has agreed to dismiss the case, pending approval from the

Coinbase launches Proof of Reserves for cbBTC

February 20, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase has launched Proof of Reserves (PoR) for its cbBTC token. This initiative aims to reassure users that each cbBTC is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin. The move addresses concerns about transparency and centralized control in the crypto sector. According to the PoR data, Coinbase holds 26,525.15 BTC to back a supply of 26,461.05 cbBTC tokens. These tokens are distributed across various networks. Ethereum has the largest share with 16,080 cbBTC.

Coinbase revenue surges by over 130% post-election rally

February 14, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase has recently made headlines as the cryptocurrency market faces a weekend slump. The exchange released its fourth-quarter reports, revealing a significant increase in revenue. This surge came amid ongoing regulatory updates. Bitcoin is currently consolidating at $96,000, trying to reach the $100,000 mark. In its fourth-quarter report, Coinbase reported a revenue of $2.27 billion, nearly double the expected $1.88 billion. This impressive performance led to a 2% rise in

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal will testify before Congress against Operation Choke Point 2.0

February 6, 2025 1 min read

Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, is set to testify before Congress about Operation Choke Point 2.0. His goal is to advocate for fair regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. This testimony is part of a larger plan to build a better relationship between the crypto sector and the US government. Coinbase has faced legal challenges to expose past regulatory issues while also being open to new laws that

Coinbase acquires Spindl

February 1, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase has acquired Spindl, an on-chain ads and attribution platform. The announcement was made on January 31. This acquisition is part of Coinbase’s strategy to attract the next billion users to the blockchain. With Spindl, Coinbase aims to enhance its on-chain advertising efforts. The platform will assist developers in creating applications that draw more users into the blockchain and web3 ecosystem. Spindl will address the “onchain discovery problem” that many

Coinbase secures a license to operate in Argentina

January 30, 2025 2 mins read

Coinbase has obtained a Virtual Asset Services Provider license in Argentina. This allows the exchange to operate legally in the country’s growing crypto market. With this license, Coinbase can compete with Binance, which received the same license in October. Instead of expanding throughout Latin America, Coinbase is focusing on community engagement and building local business relationships. The company is dedicated to regulatory compliance globally. Recently, it delisted Tether in the

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong champions Bitcoin over gold

January 24, 2025 2 mins read

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated that Bitcoin is a “better form of money” than gold. He highlights Bitcoin’s scarcity, portability, and divisibility as major benefits. Armstrong predicts that Bitcoin’s market cap, currently around $2 trillion, could exceed gold’s $18 trillion in 5 to 10 years. He encourages governments to invest part of their gold reserves in Bitcoin, viewing it as a more reliable store of value. Armstrong‘s comments followed

Coinbase users slam the exchange over 14-hour Solana transaction delays

January 23, 2025 2 mins read

Coinbase is facing criticism due to long delays in processing Solana (SOL) transactions, with some users waiting over 14 hours. This has raised concerns about the exchange’s liquidity and operational methods. Many users suspect that Coinbase may be staking their SOL without permission, leading to delays when large withdrawals require unstaking. Users have reported frustrating experiences, with some transactions pending for more than a day. An investigative journalist shared that

Coinbase wins court approval to appeal key legal questions in its SEC battle

January 9, 2025 2 mins read

Coinbase has achieved a major legal win against the SEC, receiving permission to appeal crucial legal questions to a higher court. On January 7, District Judge Katherine Polk Failla paused the case, allowing Coinbase to clarify whether certain digital assets on its platform are considered securities and if these transactions require an investment contract under the Howey test. The appeal centers on Coinbase’s claim that the tokens listed on its

Coinbase reveals FDIC letters urging banks to pause crypto services

January 5, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase has recently revealed that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is advising banks to temporarily suspend cryptocurrency-related activities, igniting controversy reminiscent of “Operation Chokepoint.” Critics, including leaders from Coinbase and Ripple, argue that the FDIC’s actions overstep constitutional limits and aim to suppress the cryptocurrency sector. On January 3, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, disclosed that the FDIC had sent letters instructing banks to limit services related to

Coinbase Ethereum layer 2 Base’s daily transaction volume surges 22 times

December 30, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, is becoming an important player in the cryptocurrency world as we near 2025. Base launched in 2023 and has grown significantly in many areas, becoming a platform that is easy to use and affordable for both users and developers. In 2024, Base experienced a significant rise in daily transaction volumes, going from about 415,000 transactions per day in December 2023 to around 9.4 million

A US federal judge allows Coinbase to delist WBTC

December 22, 2024 1 min read

A California federal judge has ruled in favor of crypto exchange Coinbase, permitting it to proceed with the delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the US District Court for the Northern District of California made the decision after a legal challenge from BiT Global, a digital asset custodian partly owned by Tron founder Justin Sun. The conflict started in November 2024 when Coinbase said it would remove