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Exchanges

Coinbase Hires Facebook, Twitter Vet As Communications VP

The cryptocurrency exchange's hiring spree continues with the naming of a new vice president of communications.

Business  ·  9 April 2018
IRS

How to Mount a Tax Defense for Unreported Crypto Income

Most individuals with unreported cryptocurrency income have options available to mitigate and defend against civil penalties and criminal prosecution.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase to Let Users Withdraw Funds from Bitcoin Forks

Coinbase announced Thursday it would enable customers to withdraw bitcoin forks, though it is not adding any specific assets yet.

Business  ·  5 April 2018
IRS

US Crypto Tax Policy Isn’t Just Crazy, It’s Cruel

There is something extraordinarily cruel, crazy even, in the IRS’s approach of treating virtual currencies as property for tax purposes.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
Exchanges

Why Coinbase Won’t Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon

Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
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Coinbase In Talks to Buy Bitcoin Startup Earn.com

U.S. crypto exchange provider Coinbase is in talks to purchase Earn.com, formerly 21.

Business  ·  23 March 2018
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Coinbase Receives E-Money License from UK Regulator

Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
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Unicorn Visions: Bitcoin’s Startups Aren’t Startups Anymore

Coinbase and Bitmain, each valued over $1 billion, are showing grander ambitions than many people in the cryptocurrency space might have expected.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Releases Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator

The U.S cryptocurrency exchange is easing the crypto tax procedure with a new automatic gain/loss calculator.

Markets  ·  13 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products

Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

Business  ·  8 March 2018
Exchanges

‘No Decision’ on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors

Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.

Markets  ·  5 March 2018
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Coinbase Taps Former LinkedIn Exec to Lead Acquisitions Efforts

Coinbase has hired former LinkedIn executive Emilie Choi to lead its global mergers and acquisitions.

Markets  ·  5 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Hit by Lawsuit Over Alleged Insider Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of bitcoin cash trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It’s Sending Their Data to the IRS

Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
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Who’s Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute

A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

Business  ·  19 February 2018