Tag: coinbase

  • x402: The Future of Agentic Finance

    x402: The Future of Agentic Finance

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    Oscar

    The global digital economy is entering a new era, one where money moves as freely as information. Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency firms, has unveiled x402, an open internet payment standard that embeds stablecoin transactions directly into web interactions. The initiative represents a major technological milestone: transforming the long-dormant HTTP “402 Payment Required”…

  • Bitcoin Alert: Coinbase & Kimchi Premiums Spike Together

    Bitcoin Alert: Coinbase & Kimchi Premiums Spike Together

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    Yashika Gupta

    Bitcoin’s latest price crash has sent shockwaves across the global market, but two influential indicators, the Coinbase Premium and Kimchi Premium, are flashing signals that may hint at an entirely different story behind the scenes. Despite widespread fear and heavy sell-offs, data shows a sharp rise in the Coinbase Premium, a metric used to track…

  • Coinbase Reopens in India as FIU Blacklists 25 Offshore Exchanges

    Coinbase Reopens in India as FIU Blacklists 25 Offshore Exchanges

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    Yashika Gupta

    Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has restarted services in India, nearly three years after suspending its operations due to regulatory uncertainty. The move follows the exchange’s successful registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving digital asset landscape. In March, Coinbase complied with India’s anti-money laundering…

  • Coinbase Loses $300K in Token Fees After Smart Contract Slip-Up

    Coinbase Loses $300K in Token Fees After Smart Contract Slip-Up

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    Yashika Gupta

    Coinbase has suffered a $300,000 loss in token fees after mistakenly approving assets to a 0x Project smart contract. The error allowed a maximal extractable value (MEV) bot to drain the funds from the exchange’s corporate wallet. While no customer funds were affected, the incident has been described by security experts as an “expensive lesson”…

  • Institutions Drive 75% of Coinbase BTC Volume as Rate Cuts Loom

    Institutions Drive 75% of Coinbase BTC Volume as Rate Cuts Loom

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    Oscar

    Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for a rally within the next week as institutional buyers dominate trading activity on US exchange Coinbase.According to Charles Edwards, founder of digital asset investment firm Capriole Investments, institutional players accounted for 75% of Coinbase’s trading volume on Tuesday. Historical data from Capriole indicates that every time institutional share…

  • ARK Invest Buys the Dip: $47M in Coinbase and BitMine Shares

    ARK Invest Buys the Dip: $47M in Coinbase and BitMine Shares

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    Yashika Gupta

    ARK Invest, the asset management firm led by Cathie Wood, has made bold moves in the crypto space by buying heavily into Coinbase and BitMine Immersion Technologies during a sharp market dip. On Friday, the firm acquired a total of $47 million worth of shares in these companies, seizing the opportunity created by falling stock…

  • PNC Bank Launches Crypto Trading with Coinbase

    PNC Bank Launches Crypto Trading with Coinbase

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    Yashika Gupta

    As cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise, PNC Bank has become the latest major financial institution to embrace digital assets. The American banking powerhouse has announced a new partnership with Coinbase, aiming to offer crypto trading and custody services directly to its clients. This move marks a significant milestone in the growing convergence between traditional banking…

  • Coinbase Hack Highlights Crypto Industry’s Persistent Security Risks

    Coinbase Hack Highlights Crypto Industry’s Persistent Security Risks

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    Oscar

    Coinbase Global Inc., the prominent crypto exchange often hailed as a trailblazer in bringing digital assets into the mainstream financial system, faced a significant security breach that exposed sensitive customer data and raised questions about the industry’s vulnerability. This breach, disclosed on Thursday, underscores the pressing need for enhanced security measures in a rapidly evolving…

  • Coinbase Triumphs as SEC Drops Enforcement Case

    Coinbase Triumphs as SEC Drops Enforcement Case

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    Oscar

    In a major win for the crypto sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its enforcement case against Coinbase, pending commissioner approval. This marks a significant shift in regulatory stance, aligning with the pro-crypto approach of the new administration under President Donald Trump. Coinbase’s Legal Battle with the SEC The…

  • Crypto Industry Eyes Regulatory Breakthrough in Trump Era

    Crypto Industry Eyes Regulatory Breakthrough in Trump Era

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    Oscar

    The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic about achieving comprehensive regulatory clarity in the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration. Industry leaders, including CEOs of Coinbase, Binance, and Circle, expressed confidence during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The sentiment reflects a significant shift from the previous administration, which was often perceived as hostile to…